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FIA Shake-Up: Critic Dismissed Amid Power Grab

7/6/2025

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FIA Senate member Cussons was taken aback by his dismissal, which he attributes to his backing of president Ben Sulayem. This shake-up follows a contentious rule change that amplifies the president's authority over appointments. Critics warn this move centralizes power and weakens oversight, while the FIA insists it improves governance amidst a wave of removals of dissenting senior figures.

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FIA Senate member Cussons was taken aback by his dismissal, which he attributes to his backing of president Ben Sulayem. This shake-up follows a contentious rule change that amplifies the president's authority over appointments. Critics warn this move centralizes power and weakens oversight, while the FIA insists it improves governance amidst a wave of removals of dissenting senior figures.