Sana’a Center Co-Executive Director for Policy and Partnerships and the former Deputy Executive Director (2017-2023). Al-Rawhani is a regular commentator on Yemeni affairs for Arabic and English media. He is a Chevening alumnus and holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the School of Policy Studies at the University of Bristol.
Osamah's latest contributions
What Yemen needs to stop economic collapse and start recovery | with Afrah Al-Zouba
In light of the economic collapse that has affected several sectors in Yemen, causing one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world, will Yemen be able to recover, or will it continue to … Read more
Made in KSA: The Risks of an Imposed Presidential Council
Since President Abdo Rabbu Mansour Hadi stepped aside in early April, the overwhelming consensus among Yemenis has been “good riddance.” Replacing Hadi with a presidential council was doubtless the … Read more
Redefining What Peace in Yemen Means and How to Achieve it
Yemenis are losing hope that the warring parties are capable of reaching a peace agreement that can pave the way for a new political transition process. Since the signing of the Stockholm Agreement … Read more
Houthi Coronavirus Coverup Unleashes Death, Suffering as Yemen Marks Eid
The COVID-19 virus is rapidly spreading in northern Yemen and the response of Houthi authorities – to publicly deny this reality and silence those who contradict them – has ensured vastly more … Read more
Transitional Government in Post-Conflict Yemen
This policy brief offers recommendations to maximize the effectiveness of governance in post-conflict Yemen – whatever the composition or structure of the government. It presents three case studies … Read more
