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Hussein al-Awadhi

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Hussein Dhaifallah al-Awadhi (Arabic: حسين ضيف الله العواضي; born 1957) is a Yemeni politician and journalist. He served as Minister of Information from 2001 to 2006.[1][2]

Education

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He was born in 1957 in Al-Bayda Governorate. He obtained a BA degree in economics and political sciences from Sana'a University, diploma in international politics from Sana'a University and MA in journalism from University of Maryland.[3]

Career

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  • Member of the International Center of Journalists, Washington[3]
  • 1994–1999 Secretary General of the Yemeni Olympic Committee[3]
  • 1986–1996 Chairman, Yemeni Union of Sports Media Information officer, UN Society[3]
  • Deputy Chairman of Yemeni Journalists’ Syndicate[3]
  • Chief Editor of Saba News Agency[3]
  • Professor of Arab Media and Specialised Journalism, Sana'a University[3]
  • 2001–2006 Minister of Information[4]

References

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  1. ^ "KUNA : NEW GOVERNMENT LINE-UP ANNOUNCED - Politics - 05/04/2001". www.kuna.net.kw. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  2. ^ "مركز التوثيق الإعلامي". 13 April 2016. Archived from the original on 13 April 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Who's who in Yemen (A-K)". 1 October 2015. Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Current government of Yemen: list of ministers". 7 December 2006. Archived from the original on 7 December 2006. Retrieved 20 January 2023.