Hamoud Al-Jaifi (Arabic: حمود الجائفي) (1918 – 22 March 1985) was a Yemeni politician, diplomat and military officer. He served as Prime Minister of the Yemen Arab Republic from 29 April 1964 to 6 January 1965, under President Abdullah as-Sallal.[1]

Hamoud al-Gayifi
حمود الجائفي
President Abdullah as-Sallal (left) and Prime Minister Hamoud al-Jaifi
Minister of War
In office
1962
PresidentAbdullah al-Sallal
Ambassador of Yemen Arab Republic to United Arab Republic
In office
1963
PresidentAbdullah al-Sallal
Prime Minister of Yemen Arab Republic
In office
1964
PresidentAbdullah al-Sallal
Preceded byHassan al-Amri
Succeeded byHassan al-Amri
Personal details
Born1918
Hamdan District, Sanaa, North Yemen
Died22 March 1985(1985-03-22) (aged 67)
Cairo, Egypt
Military service
Allegiance North Yemen
Branch/serviceNorth Yemeni Army
RankMajor General

Biography

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Al-Jaifi was born in 1918 in Wadi Dhahr village in Hamdan, Sana'a. He grew up and studied basic education in Sana'a. In 1935 he join Iraq Military Academy and graduated in 1937.[2] After the Nasserist-inspired military coup of 1962, he held many positions, including the Minister of War in 1962, ambassador of Yemen Arab Republic to United Arab Republic in 1963, Prime Minister in 1964, the Minister of Economy and Treasure, the head of National Defense Council in 1965, and then the Minister of War in 1966.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "حمود الجائفي.. من أبرز ثوار سبتمبر | خيُوط". www.khuyut.com. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  2. ^ الجناحي, سعيد أحمد. ممهدات الثورة اليمنية سبتمبر وأكتوبر وانطلاقتها (in Arabic). عناوين Books.
Preceded by Prime Minister of Yemen Arab Republic
1964–1965
Succeeded by