History of The Jews in Arabia

History Of The Jews In Arabia

The history of the Jews in the Arabian Peninsula reaches back to Biblical times. The Arabian Peninsula is defined as including parts of Iraq and Jordan geographically. Politically, the following countries are considered part of the peninsula:

  • Bahrain (an island nation off the east coast of the peninsula)
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates (a federation of seven states: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain)
  • Yemen.

Read more about History Of The Jews In Arabia:  History of The Jews in Iraq, History of The Jews in Jordan, History of The Jews in Bahrain, History of The Jews in Kuwait, History of The Jews in Oman, History of The Jews in Qatar, History of The Jews in Saudi Arabia, History of The Jews in The United Arab Emirates, History of The Jews in Yemen

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