Shaya al-Zindani

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Shaya Mohsen al-Zindani (born 16 September 1954) is a Yemeni diplomat and statesman who has served as the prime minister of Yemen since 2026. Zindani was the deputy foreign minister of South Yemen prior to unification and served numerous diplomatic posts afterwards, including the role of ambassador to the United Kingdom, Italy, Greece, Serbia, Albania, San Marino, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. He served as the minister of foreign affairs and expatriates from 2024 to 2026. As foreign minister, he engaged in peace talks with the Houthis in an effort to end the civil war. After being appointed prime minister, he formed a new cabinet, which was praised for including three women.

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