Ahmed Alshami

Ahmed Alshami has been engaged on the Yemeni file since 2011 and has worked actively in mediation and peace initiatives. He was a member of the economic committee in Sana’a, and later started to utilize his expertise in expanding the cooperation between the parties in preserving the institutions and increasing coordination and fostering dialogue between parties both formally and discreetly, with an emphasis on political and economic matters. He actively supported the Stockholm consultations in 2018 and the negotiations of the 2022 truce. He also engaged in maritime security initiatives and proposed multiple tracks for peace building. Recently, he is playing a role in mediation and preventive diplomatic approaches to minimize the risks and consequences of the current Yemeni escalation.