Ahmad Zaki Yamani
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Islam, Muslims, Mosques, Energy, Fuel, Power Sources
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History
Article abstract: Between 1962 and 1986, Yamani was the best-known spokesman for Middle Eastern oil producing countries’ interests in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). He built a considerable reputation as a moderate interested in reconciling strong nationalist demands among producers and the expectations of Western industrialist consuming countries.
Early Life
Ahmad Zaki Yamani was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on June 30, 1930. The Yamani family name derives from its probable origin among the tribes of southern Arabia, or the...
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