Yemen’den Körfez Ülkelerine Göç: Nedenleri, Karşılaşılan Zorluklar ve Etkileri

Year 2025, Volume: 11 Issue: 2, 36 - 49, 11.10.2025

Gamal Mohammed Hussein Ali Al-turki

Abstract

Bu çalışma, Yemenli göçmenlerin Körfez ülkelerine yönelik göç hareketini; ekonomik, sosyal ve politik motivasyonlarını, karşılaştıkları yapısal zorlukları ile Yemen ve Körfez ülkeleri üzerindeki etkilerini çok boyutlu bir perspektifle analiz etmektedir. Çalışma, Arapça, Türkçe ve İngilizce kaynaklar, uluslararası örgüt raporları ve resmi istatistikler kullanılarak akademik bir perspektifle hazırlanmıştır. Araştırma, göçün başlıca nedenlerinin ekonomik faktörler, güvenlik ve istikrar arayışı ile akademik fırsatlar olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Buna ek olarak, çalışmada göçmenlerden gönderilen havalelerin Yemen ekonomisi için hayati bir rol oynadığı, milyonlarca aileyi desteklediği ve ulusal para birimini stabilize ettiği vurgulanmaktadır. Göçmenlerin sosyal ve kültürel entegrasyonu, yapısal engeller ve stereotipler nedeniyle sınırlı kalmaktadır; bu durum bireysel refahı ve toplumsal uyumu etkilemektedir. Politika önerileri, ev sahibi ülkelerde adil iş yasaları ve göçmen haklarının korunması gerekliliğini önermektedir. Ayrıca, araştırma, Yemen'in iç altyapısı ve iş piyasasının geliştirilmesinin, göçe uzun vadeli bağımlılığı azaltmada kritik olduğunu vurgulamaktadır. Bu bulgular, Körfez göçünün karmaşık dinamiklerinin ve Yemen ile bölge için öneminin daha iyi anlaşılmasına katkıda bulunmaktadır.

Keywords

Yemen göçmenleri , Körfez İşgücü Piyasası , Uluslararası Göç , Havale Ekonomisi , Göçmen Hakları , Körfez Siyaseti

Migration from Yemen to Gulf Countries: Motivations, Challenges, and Impact

Abstract

This article examines the phenomenon of Yemeni migration to the Gulf countries, focusing on the motivations, challenges, and impacts of this migration. The study is based on an academic analysis of a wide range of sources in Arabic, Turkish, and English, including international organization reports and official statistics. The findings indicate that the primary motivations for migration include economic factors, the pursuit of security and stability, and academic opportunities. At the same time, Yemeni migrants face multifaceted challenges related to legal frameworks, labor exploitation, social and psychological pressures, and security and political risks. Furthermore, the study highlights that remittances from migrants serve as a lifeline for the Yemeni economy, supporting millions of families and stabilizing national currency. The social and cultural integration of migrants remains limited due to structural barriers and stereotyping, affecting both individual well-being and broader societal cohesion. Policy implications suggest the necessity of fair labor regulations and protection of migrant rights in host countries. Additionally, the research emphasizes the importance of developing Yemen's domestic infrastructure and job market to reduce long-term dependence on migration. These insights contribute to a better understanding of the complex dynamics of Gulf migration and its significance for Yemen and the region.

Keywords

Yemeni migrants , Gulf labor market , international migration , remittance economy , migrant rights , Gulf politics.

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