Yamani

American

[yah-mah-nee] / jɑˈmɑ ni /

noun

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

Yamani British

/ jəˈmɑːnɪ /

noun

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

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Yamani

Yamani thought he was about to be executed, but Ramírez instead tried to humor him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

"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 ● Jun. 14, 2022

Mr. Yamani, a Harvard-trained lawyer, became oil minister in 1962 and would lead the ministry until 1986.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 23, 2021

Yamani was the first Saudi representative on OPEC’s board of governors in 1961.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2021

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

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2021

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