Prince Jefri Bolkiah

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1. When was Prince Jefri Bolkiah born?December 6, 1954
2. Where was Prince Jefri Bolkiah born?Brunei
3. What is the ministerial tenure?Served as Minister of Finance from 1986 to 1997
4. Who is Prince Jefri Bolkiah?Prince Jefri Bolkiah is a member of Brunei's royal family. He is the son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and has worked in important government roles.
5. When did Prince Jefri serve as Brunei's Minister of Finance?He was Minister of Finance from 1986 until 1997.

Sovereign Wealth Fund: A state-owned investment fund that invests in real and financial assets with the goal of benefiting the national economy.
Minister of Finance: A senior government minister responsible for the economic and fiscal policies of a country.
Monarchy: A form of government with a monarch at the head, typically a king or queen, ruling for life or until abdication.