Prime Minister of Yemen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of the Republic of Yemen
Emblem of Yemen
Incumbent Ahmad Awad bin Mubarak since 5 February 2024 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 the Republic of Yemen is the head of government of Yemen. This means they are the main leader who runs the country's daily business. They work with the president to make sure the government does its job.

Under the Constitution of Yemen, the prime minister is chosen by the president. The prime minister and their team, called the cabinet, must be trusted by the House of Representatives. This is like getting a vote of confidence from the country's main law-making group.

Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council made a decision on February 5, 2024. They chose their foreign minister, Ahmad Awad bin Mubarak, to be the country's new prime minister.

What a Prime Minister Does

The prime minister is a very important person in a country's government. They lead the cabinet, which is a group of top government officials. Each official is in charge of a different part of the government, like education or health.

The prime minister's main jobs include:

• Making sure the government's plans are put into action.
• Helping to create new laws.
• Representing Yemen both inside the country and around the world.

They work closely with the president to guide the nation.

How the Prime Minister is Chosen

In Yemen, the president picks the prime minister. But it's not just up to the president. The person chosen must also have the support of the House of Representatives. This group is made up of people elected by the citizens. They represent the people's voices in the government.

This system helps make sure that the prime minister has the trust of both the president and the people's representatives.

History of the Position

The role of prime minister in Yemen began on May 22, 1990. This was when North Yemen and South Yemen united to form the Republic of Yemen. The first person to hold this important job was Haidar Abu Bakr al-Attas.

Since then, many different people have served as prime minister. Each one has worked to lead the country through various challenges and changes.

See also

• Cabinet of Yemen
• Prime Minister of Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen)
• List of heads of government of Yemen
• List of leaders of South Yemen