# Shaya al-Zindani

_Yemeni diplomat and politician (born 1954)_

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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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 16 September 1954 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7460973#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Jahaf District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7460973#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Yemen ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7460973#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7460973#P106))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Yemen (since 6 February 2026 · BS 23 Magh 2082 onwards); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Yemen (26 March 2024 – 23 July 2026 · BS 12 Chaitra 2080 – 7 Shrawan 2083) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7460973#P39))
- **Awards:** World No Tobacco Day Award ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7460973#P166))

## About

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.

## Questions

**When was Shaya al-Zindani born?**  
Shaya al-Zindani was born on 16 September 1954 in Jahaf District.

**What positions has Shaya al-Zindani held?**  
Positions held by Shaya al-Zindani include: Prime Minister of Yemen (since 6 February 2026); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Yemen (2024–2026).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Shaya al-Zindani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaya_al-Zindani) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q7460973](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7460973) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Hamish Falconer at the United Nations Two-State Solution Conference - 54684657787 (cropped).jpg by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hamish_Falconer_at_the_United_Nations_Two-State_Solution_Conference_-_54684657787_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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