Yemen is the birthplace of the Arabs and the language; Qahtanite Arabs —the original Arabs — originated in Yemen. According to Arab tradition, Ishmael son of Abraham married a woman from the Jurhum tribe.

Feb 11, 2025 · Yemen, an arid and mostly mountainous country situated at the southwestern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. This article provides a geographical and historical treatment of Yemen, including maps, statistics, and a survey of its people, economy, and government.

5 days ago · A lasting peace is still possible in Yemen but requires commitment, courage, and action from all sides, the UN Special Envoy for the country told the Security Council on Thursday. Hans Grundberg briefed on latest political developments in the country, where Houthi rebels, also known as Ansar Allah ...

Feb 10, 2025 · The U.N. identifies Yemen as having the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with 80 percent of its 24.1 million people in need of essential aid and three million displaced.

Jan 15, 2025 · The UN’s Special Envoy for Yemen and a top aid official briefed the Security Council on Wednesday warning of the grave consequences that could follow if hostilities stemming from its long running...

5 days ago · Yemen’s Speaker Says Iranian-Backed Houthi War to Blame for Economic Crisis, Urging States to Dry Up Houthi Financing . The representative of Yemen underscored that the Yemeni people are suffering from the repercussions of a “tremendous” economic crisis, caused by the Tehran-supported Houthi war. The Presidential Leadership Council is ...

Oct 8, 2024 · Learn about the war in Yemen, how it began and who the major players are. Keep track of the latest developments on the Center for Preventive Action’s Global Conflict Tracker.

Feb 13, 2024 · Despite its ancient roots as the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East and Asia, the modern Republic of Yemen is a relatively new state. It was created after communist South Yemen merged with...

Dec 6, 2023 · general assessment: Yemen continues to provide an exceptionally challenging market for telcos; civil unrest has caused havoc and devastation across most parts of the country, while the threat of sanctions has also made it a challenging environment in which to operate; a large proportion of the population requires humanitarian assistance, and ...

Dec 21, 2021 · Yemen is a low-income country that faces difficult long-term challenges to stabilizing and growing its economy, and the current conflict has only exacerbated those issues.