Description: (Saudi Arabian Politician and Former Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (1962 - 1986))
Ahmed Zaki Yamani was a prominent Saudi Arabian politician and oil minister who served under four Saudi monarchs from 1962 to 1986. He had a significant role in OPEC for 25 years and gained recognition for his impact during the 1973 oil embargo by helping quadruple the price of crude oil. Despite being taken hostage in 1975, he maintained his influence in the energy sector. Following his dismissal as oil minister, he established the Centre for Global Energy Studies and remained engaged in private investments and cultural foundations.