Northern Yemeni Arab in Saudi Arabia


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Introduction / History

Northern Yemenis who are residing in Saudi Arabia, formerly lived in the northern mountains and northeastern deserts of Yemen, the poorest country in the Arab world. Yemen has a turbulent history of wars and conquests.


Where Are they Located?

Northern Yemeni Arabs are primarily located in the southwestern area of Saudi Arabia, across the Red Sea and the coast of Eritrea.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Over population, unemployment, drug abuse, unending political conflict, and tribal rivalries have driven many to Saudi Arabia seeking "greener pastures." However, the pastures are no greener than in their homeland. Their unemployment rate is between 20-40 percent.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Almost all Yemeni Arabs are Muslims, they tend to blend their Islamic religion with other beliefs, though they have been taught that the Koran and the Hadith hold life's spiritual answers. Embracing the Lord Jesus Christ carries heavy penalties in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. It is believed that small groups of believers meet secretly in homes.


What Are Their Needs?

Life for Yemeni Arab women in Saudi Arabia is extremely difficult and opportunities for a better life and family situations are limited on all fronts. Religious freedom and human rights are possibly the world's worst in Saudi Arabia. These people for whom Jesus gave His life need to hear the truth. The Bible has not been translated into Sanaani Arabic. It is available online, but the Saudi government severely restricts Internet. There are some audio resources.


Prayer Points

Pray for a move of the Holy Spirit that will give Northern Yemenis a willingness to embrace Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, depending on Him alone for salvation.
Pray for a Disciple-Making movement among Northern Yemenis in Saudi Arabia that will spread to their desperately needy homeland, Yemen.


Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Northern Yemeni in Saudi Arabia.


References

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14715/CA
http://www.peoplegroups.org/Explore/groupdetails.aspx?peid=12284
https://www.wycliffe.sg/reach200/need/people-groups/northern-yemen-sanaani-arabs-0


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Arab, Northern Yemeni
People Name in Country Arab, Northern Yemeni
Natural Name Northern Yemeni Arab
Pronunciation YEH-meh-nee AE-rub
Alternate Names Northern Yemeni Arab; Sanaani
Population this Country 289,000
Population all Countries 15,318,000
Total Countries 4
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 6
People ID 14715
ROP3 Code 108627
ROP25 Code 300426
ROP25 Name Arab, Yemeni
Country Saudi Arabia
Region Africa, North and Middle East
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 13  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Country Saudi Arabia
Region Africa, North and Middle East
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 13  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Arabic, Sanaani (289,000 speakers)
Language Code ayn   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Arabic, Sanaani (289,000 speakers)
Language Code ayn   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Arabic, Sanaani

Primary Language:  Arabic, Sanaani

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Arabic Bible Online Arabic Bible Outreach Ministry
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Campus Crusade for Christ
Photo Source Rod Waddington - Flickr  Creative Commons 
Map Source Anonymous  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



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