Mohamed al-Atifi

Mohamed al-Atifi (محمد ناصر العاطفي) is the Defence Minister of the Houthi government since 28 November 2016.

Early life and education
Mohamed al-Atifi was born in 1969 in Al-Ahnum, then in Hajja Governorate but now in Amran Governorate. He received his basic and primary education in Hajja Governorate. He pursued his high education in Amran Governorate. He entered the Military College in Aden in 1986 and graduated with the rank of lieutenant in 1988.

Military education

 * War College Graduate Fellowship, 2010
 * Master in Military Sciences, The Command and Staff College, Sana'a, 2004
 * Brigade Commanders Course, Thulaya Military Institute, Aden, 2000
 * Battalions Commanders Course, Thulaya Military Institute, Aden,1996
 * Bachelor in Military Sciences, Military College, Aden,1990

Main commands

 * Yemeni Defense Minister, 2016-present
 * Chief of the Staff of the Yemeni Armed Forces, 2013
 * Commander of the 14th Armored Brigade, Marib, 2008–2013
 * Commanders of the 122nd Infantry Brigade, Saada, 2006–2008
 * Chief of Staff of the 135th Infantry Brigade, the Northwest Military Region, 2004
 * Chief of Operations of the Air Defense Brigade, the Northwest Military Region, 2003-2004