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Yamani

American  
[yah-mah-nee] / yɑˈmɑ ni /

noun

  1. Ahmed Zaki 1930–2021, Saudi Arabian government official: minister of petroleum and natural resources 1962–86.


Yamani British  
/ jəˈmɑːnɪ /

noun

  1. Sheikh Ahmed Zaki (ˈɑːmɛd ˈzɑːkɪ). born 1930, Saudi Arabian politician; minister of petroleum and mineral resources (1962–86)

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Salem al Yamani, a schoolteacher in the southern province of Abyan, said that even amid the current chaos, nostalgia for colonial times sparked by Elizabeth’s death is misplaced.

From Seattle Times

"When he was at full fitness nothing stopped him and he was one of the best players in Uruguay in 2019," added Yamani.

From BBC

Yusuke Yamani, an associate professor of psychology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, encourages wary drivers to focus on being situationally aware, which means constantly scanning the environment for potential hazards.

From Washington Post

Known for his Western-style business suits and soft-spoken, measured tones, Mr. Yamani helped Saudi Arabia command a dominating presence in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries from its birth.

From Washington Post

Yamani, 91, died in London, Saudi state media reported on Tuesday.

From Reuters