Othman Hussein Megali

Othman Hussein Fayed Megali (born 1970) is a Yemeni politician and tribal leader who has served as a member of the Presidential Leadership Council since its formation in 2022. Hailing from an influential tribe in Saada Governorate, he has been a House of Representatives member since 1997. He is known as a prominent tribal leader opposed to the Houthis, fighting against them during their insurgency. In 2011, he fled to Saudi Arabia as the Houthis captured the city of Saada, eventually returning in 2013. After the Houthi takeover in Yemen and subsequent civil war, he has resided primarily in Saudi Arabia, operating as an influential member of the anti-Houthi bloc and General People's Congress. He served as Minister of State for Parliamentary and Shura Council Affairs and Minister of Agriculture prior to joining the PLC.