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Yemen replaces central bank governor, deputy governor amid currency collapse

Yemen replaces central bank governor, deputy governor amid currency collapse

Yemen is witnessing a sharp deterioration in the value of its riyal currency
The central bank maintains an official rate of 530 riyal to the dollar

By Reuters6 December 2021

Yemen central bank injects old riyal bills worth billions into market to challenge Houthi ban

Yemen central bank injects old riyal bills worth billions into market to challenge Houthi ban

By Saeed Al-Batati4 August 2021

Yemeni riyal drops as Houthis renew ban on new banknotes

Yemeni riyal drops as Houthis renew ban on new banknotes

By Saeed Al-Batati24 June 2021

Yemen central bank shuts firms linked to currency crash

Yemen central bank shuts firms linked to currency crash

By Saeed Al-Batati2 December 2020

Yemen officials: Houthi militia ban on banknotes stops gov’t salaries

Yemen officials: Houthi militia ban on banknotes stops gov’t salaries

By AP31 December 2019

$2bn Saudi cash injection to ease Yemenis’ suffering

$2bn Saudi cash injection to ease Yemenis’ suffering

By Arab News17 January 2018