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The President of the House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the Yemeni legislature. Below is a list of office-holders:
| Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Yasin Said Numan | 1990 | 1993 | [1] |
| Sheikh Abdullah ibn Husayn al-Ahmar | 15 June 1993 | 29 December 2007 | [1] [2] |
| Yahya Ali al-Raee | 11 February 2008 | 13 April 2019 | [1] [3] |
| Sultan al-Barakani | 13 April 2019 | Incumbent | In Seiyun [4] |
| Position | Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President of National Council | Abdullah ibn Husayn al-Ahmar | 1969 | 1971 | [1] |
| President of Shura Council | Abdullah ibn Husayn al-Ahmar | 1971 | 1975 | [1] |
| President of Constituent People's Assembly | Abdul Karim Abdullah al-Arashi | 1978 | 1988 | [1] |
| President of Shura Council | Abdul Karim Abdullah al-Arashi | 1988 | 1990 | [1] |
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