Prime Minister of Yemen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of the Republic of Yemen
Emblem of Yemen
Incumbent Salem Saleh bin Braik since 3 May 2025 Claimed by Ahmad al-Rahawi (Supreme Political Council) since 10 August 2024
Style	His Excellency
Appointer	Presidential Leadership Council
Inaugural holder	Haidar Abu Bakr al-Attas
Formation	May 22, 1990
Salary	220,000 YER (2011)
Website	(PLC)

The Prime Minister of Yemen is a very important leader in the country of Yemen. This person is the head of government, which means they lead the daily running of the country. Think of them as the main manager for the government's work.

The President chooses the Prime Minister. After being chosen, the Prime Minister and their team, called the Cabinet, need to be approved. They must have the trust of the House of Representatives, which is like Yemen's parliament.

What Does a Prime Minister Do?

The Prime Minister is in charge of the government's main activities. They work with the Cabinet to make sure laws are followed. They also help create new plans for the country. This includes things like managing the economy and public services.

Recent History of the Role

The role of Prime Minister in Yemen has seen some changes recently. On February 5, 2024, the Presidential Leadership Council chose Ahmad Awad bin Mubarak to be the new Prime Minister. He had been the foreign minister before this.

However, Mr. Bin Mubarak resigned from his position on May 3, 2025. He shared on social media that he felt he couldn't make the big changes needed. He also mentioned that he couldn't make necessary changes to the government team.

After his resignation, Salem Saleh bin Braik became the new Prime Minister on May 3, 2025. It's important to know that during the ongoing Yemeni Civil War, another person, Ahmad al-Rahawi, is also claimed as Prime Minister by the Supreme Political Council since August 10, 2024.

See also

In Spanish: Primer ministro de Yemen para niños

• Cabinet of Yemen
• List of heads of government of Yemen