Under Presidential Decree No. 3 of 2026, a new Yemeni government has been formed headed by Dr. Shae Mohsen Al-Zindani, comprising 35 ministers. The cabinet reflects a blend of diplomatic, military, academic, and technocratic expertise with notable female representation.

Below are the profiles of the ministers:

1- Dr. Shae Al-Zindani – Prime Minister & Foreign Minister
Veteran diplomat with over four decades of service; former ambassador and international negotiator.

2- Lt. Gen. Dr. Taher Al-Akili – Defense Minister
Former Chief of Staff; holds PhD in strategic studies.

3- Muammar Al-Eryani – Information Minister
Experienced in strategic communication and media diplomacy.

4- Nayef Al-Bakri – Youth Minister
Played key role in post-2015 Aden administration.

5- Salem Al-Sokatri – Agriculture Minister
Former governor of Socotra; environmental management expert.

6- Ibrahim Haydan – Interior Minister
Security reform and counter-terrorism specialist.

7- Tawfiq Al-Sharjabi – Water Minister
Engineer with 20 years’ experience.

8- Mohammed Al-Ashwal – Trade Minister
Financial oversight background.

9- Dr. Qasim Buhaibeh – Health Minister
Medical specialist; led pandemic response.

10- Judge Badr Al-Aridha – Justice Minister
Senior judiciary figure.

11- Badr Baslama – Local Administration

12- Muti Dammaj – Culture & Tourism

13- Anwar Kelshat – Vocational Training

14- Adnan Al-Kaf – Energy

15- Marwan Bin Ghanem – Finance

16- Dr. Afrah Al-Zuba – Planning

17- Salem Al-Awlaqi – Civil Service

18- Judge Ishraq Al-Maqtari – Legal Affairs

19- Dr. Adel Al-Abbadi – Education

20- Dr. Amin Al-Qudsi – Higher Education

21- Dr. Shadi Basra – Telecom

22- Dr. Mohammed Bamaka – Oil

23- Mohsen Al-Omari – Transport

24- Hussein Al-Aqrabi – Public Works

25- Mukhtar Al-Yafii – Social Affairs

26- Mashdal Ahmed – Human Rights

27- Turki Al-Wadei – Endowments

28- Abdulghani Jameel – Sana’a Affairs

29- Judge Akram Al-Ameri – State Minister

30- Abdurrahman Al-Yafii – Aden Governor

31- Abdullah Abu Huria – Parliamentary Affairs

32- Ahmed Al-Awlaqi – State Minister

33- Dr. Ahd Ja‘sus – Women Affairs

34- Walid Al-Qudaimi – State Minister

35- Walid Al-Abara – State Minister

Government Features

• 12 PhD holders

• 3 women ministers

• Strong technocratic orientation

• Military expertise in sovereign portfolios