Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya

Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya
عبداللّه علي اليحيا
Al-Yahya in 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
12 May 2024 – 1 February 2026
Preceded bySalem Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber
Succeeded byJarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
Personal details
Born (1966-06-13) 13 June 1966
PartyIndependent

Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya (born 13 June 1966) is a Kuwaiti diplomat who held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs from 12 May 2024 until 1 February 2026. [1] Al-Yahya was first non-royal foreign minister in Kuwait’s history.[2][3] He previously held the role as the Kuwaiti ambassador to Argentina.

References

  1. ↑ "كونا: صدور مرسوم أميري بالتعديل الوزاري - عام - 01/02/2026". 2026.
  2. ↑ Amir, Khitam Al (2024-01-17). "Kuwait gets first non-royal foreign minister as 'reform' era starts". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  3. ↑ https://www.mofa.gov.kw/en/people/minister-timeline/