The Presidential Leadership Council has appointed Dr. Sha’if Mohsen Al-Zandani as Prime Minister, tasking him with forming a new government.

New Prime Minister Appointed in Yemen

Today, the President of the Presidential Leadership Council issued Decision No. (17) for the year 2026, appointing Dr. Sha’ib Mohsen Al-Zandani as the new Prime Minister. He will also be tasked with forming the new government.

Details of the Decision

The decision follows several key legal frameworks and agreements:

• The Constitution of the Republic of Yemen.
• The Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its implementation mechanism, signed on November 23, 2011.
• The Power Transfer Declaration No. (9) of 2022, which established the Presidential Leadership Council on April 7, 2022.
• The Presidential Leadership Council’s Decision No. (4) regarding the appointment of a new Prime Minister, made in the interest of the country’s welfare.

Key Provisions

The decision includes the following provisions:

1. Appointment: Dr. Sha’ib Mohsen Al-Zandani is appointed as Prime Minister and is responsible for forming the new government.
2. Current Government: The existing government will continue to manage day-to-day operations, excluding appointments and dismissals, until the new government is formed.
3. Implementation: This decision takes effect immediately and will be published in the official gazette.

This appointment marks a significant step in Yemen’s ongoing political transition, aiming to stabilize the country and address pressing national issues.

For further details, visit Yemen TV.

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