| # | NAME | FOLLOWERS | ER | COUNTRY | TOPIC OF INFLUENCE | GET CONTACTS | CHECK FAKE FOLLOWERS |
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| 1 |
اسْلَامّ اَلْخَيَّامِي
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656.1K
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0.6%
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| 2 |
maria qahtan- ماريا قحطان
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482.3K
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0.63%
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| 3 |
Slim Albaher
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358.1K
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8.08%
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| 4 |
مسلسلات يمنيه HD
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262.6K
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0.38%
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| 5 |
ASSAF || عَسَّاف
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232.9K
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0.4%
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| 6 |
Mohammed mustafa | المستر ميدو
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193.3K
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6.23%
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| 7 |
👑𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻👑
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163.1K
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1.18%
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| 8 |
رياكشن ساره
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140.4K
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2.43%
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| 9 |
ترانيم يمانية
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96.9K
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0.08%
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| 10 |
Muna Miski
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95.7K
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2.22%
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| 11 |
Emy Hetari - ايمي هتاري
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92.3K
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2.44%
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| 12 |
Im the QUEEN Haila saleh🧕🏼👑🇾🇪
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87.5K
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17.9%
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| 13 |
🇲🇦🇷🇨🇴🇸 🇧🇴🇷🇬🇪🇸
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78.4K
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8.9%
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| 14 |
𝒪𝓂𝓃𝒾 اومني🦋
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74K
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4.07%
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| 15 |
YaSs Odah
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73.3K
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0.29%
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| 16 |
هاشم الحسني
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72.6K
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2.42%
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| 17 |
Mohamed Gamal / محمد جمال 🔵
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63.7K
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0.1%
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| 18 |
🧸𓆩﮼صلوح₃₅₅ 𓆪
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51K
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23.1%
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| 19 |
Musaaaa🇾🇪🇾🇪
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50.3K
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4.21%
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| 20 |
يحيى الجبل | الفارس
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49.2K
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0.64%
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| 21 |
يعقوب العباسي
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48.7K
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0.5%
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| 22 |
احمد سيف ahmed saif
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47.9K
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6.3%
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| 23 |
سارة الاغا
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47.6K
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0.29%
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| 24 |
QAid j.d.h🎤🎸📸
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46K
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0.1%
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| 25 |
سام الخوبري 🇾🇪
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45.6K
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2.4%
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| 26 |
وديع حمادي اليمني
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45K
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1.8%
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| 27 |
الفنان محمد عطيفه
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44.4K
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0.53%
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| 28 |
﴿ ٵلـفـنـد۾م إېـمـآڹ ֆ🇾🇪 ❥
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43.5K
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1.86%
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| 29 |
هشام اليمني
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43.1K
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2.8%
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| 30 |
الـهـلالـي20
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42.6K
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2.2%
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| 31 |
41.3K
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0.26%
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| 32 |
GABAR BASHEBA
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40.2K
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7.4%
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| 33 |
🎬🎥 ® إيهاب فتحي | Ehab Fathy
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40K
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0.93%
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| 34 |
NADA|YEMEN
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36.7K
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0.2%
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| 35 |
فرح
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35.9K
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0.2%
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| 36 |
مراد
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35.9K
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1%
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| 37 |
🔥↩هۣۗہيۣۗہبۣۗہة🇾🇪♚ مۣۗہلَكۗ↪🔥
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33K
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2.15%
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| 38 |
Sefa Yılmaz
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32.5K
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-
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| 39 |
Nibras Yousuf | نبراس يوسف
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31.5K
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2.03%
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| 40 |
- | 🇾🇪
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31.3K
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4.52%
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| 41 |
عبدالرحمن السماوي - اليمن
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31.2K
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0.92%
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| 42 |
ᎪᎦᎻᎦᎻᎱᎱᎻ𓅴𖤍| ﮼آششطح
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30.4K
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-
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| 43 |
ياسر شهاب
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29.4K
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4.9%
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| 44 |
﮼عالية ﮼الأغبري🎤
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27.7K
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1.24%
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| 45 |
shihab gassar
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26.4K
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2.02%
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| 46 |
mostafa fathy
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25.8K
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1.5%
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| 47 |
الريم
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25.5K
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1.4%
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| 48 |
مواهب اطفال اليمن
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25.2K
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1.3%
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| 49 |
♔..امــًꦿـيرهـٌم.. ♔
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24.8K
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0.9%
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| 50 |
Taha Adel
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22.3K
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1.2%
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| 51 |
❎🔵|🔱ⓐⓜⓞⓞⓡ🔱|🔴✖
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21.6K
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17.1%
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| 52 |
نجيب القادري🇾🇪
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21.3K
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1.2%
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| 53 |
♥«´`•° صنعاني مآرٍڪة°•`»♥"
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21.2K
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3.6%
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| 54 |
﮼حمدو 🖤.!
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21K
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13.9%
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| 55 |
MOHAMMED ALANESI ❤✌
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20.7K
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0.94%
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| 56 |
YouSsef ashraf | يوسف اشرف🇾🇪
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19.5K
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-
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| 57 |
أحمد سعيد مقد
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19.4K
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0.24%
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| 58 |
18.9K
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1.24%
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| 59 |
Basheer Mabari بشير المعبري
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18.8K
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1.59%
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| 60 |
احمد اشرف المطري
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18.8K
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2.9%
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| 61 |
Prince Of Yemen 🇾🇪🌟
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17K
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5.7%
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| 62 |
Ha.Redaa🍁"ABO EL SOLTAN"🧘♂️🇾🇪
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15.6K
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0.7%
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| 63 |
(zuhair azzan~زهير عزان)🎻🎵
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15.4K
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9.8%
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| 64 |
ايمن عصام، | 🇾🇪
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15K
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6.6%
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| 65 |
فدائي الزعيمkali313~🇾🇪_🇺🇸
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15K
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0.6%
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| 66 |
Yazen Hassen Alhawri~📌🔮
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14.9K
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11.4%
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| 67 |
14.6K
|
-
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| 68 |
Sada Alebda صدی الإبداع
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14.3K
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2.8%
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| 69 |
Amr Khulaidi
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14K
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5.59%
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| 70 |
ΘȘλɱλ ɱΘκħτλર λιĢħλરλτί
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13.6K
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0.31%
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| 71 |
ايمن صلاح
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12.9K
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7.6%
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| 72 |
𝑨𝑳𝑨𝑨 𝑨𝑳𝑺𝑯𝑰𝑩𝑨𝑵𝑰𓅓
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12.8K
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6.76%
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| 73 |
Ehab Alsoufi🇾🇪 🔴⚪⚫
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12.1K
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13%
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| 74 |
مجاهد قاسم /يوتيوبر 🇾🇪
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11.6K
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16.9%
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| 75 |
ايهاب نبيل
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11.5K
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9.3%
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| 76 |
Ahmed Qurmozan🇳🇱🇾🇪
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11.4K
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4.06%
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| 77 |
Alanood Ahmed
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11K
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22.2%
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| 78 |
🌷المنشد : ناجد ضبعان🌷
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10.8K
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2.4%
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| 79 |
عبدالله ابراهيم
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10.3K
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3.9%
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| 80 |
#⃞𝐄𝐗𝐎-𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐨 🎸
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10.2K
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14.73%
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| 81 |
❌ANAS_MOHAMED❌
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9.6K
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1.4%
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| 82 |
آلروٌسہيِّيۗ/🇷🇺💥alruwsiu
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9.5K
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22.43%
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| 83 |
🔫☠مافيا🔫☠
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9.5K
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13%
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| 84 |
ηαвєєℓ
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8.6K
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1.19%
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| 85 |
رعـدالــفضـلي.
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8.3K
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10.87%
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| 86 |
Fatima Muthanna | فاطمة مثنى
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7.8K
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12.4%
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| 87 |
Mohamed Sami | محمد سامي
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7.2K
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3.62%
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| 88 |
🇸🇦🇨🇭🇮🇳 🇾🇦🇩🇦🇻
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6.2K
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1.9%
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| 89 |
بشير العزيزي || bashir.alazizi
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4.7K
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8%
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| 90 |
قلق ♛ [ 93K ]
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4.6K
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6.2%
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| 91 |
Sadiq Y. Al-harasi
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4.5K
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3.68%
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| 92 |
Ahmed Muthanna
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4.1K
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1.06%
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| 93 |
معين المطري
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3.9K
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-
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| 94 |
محمد احمد الكميم
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3.3K
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2.42%
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| 95 |
صبري برعيه|Sabri Buraeih
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3.1K
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0.6%
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| 96 |
﮼هسيبا | 𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐀
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3.1K
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30.2%
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| 97 |
امير مدهش
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2.9K
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10.96%
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| 98 |
Mellisa Kovac
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1.7K
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6.33%
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| 99 |
علي صالح بينين
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1.5K
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0.34%
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| 100 |
Omar_Bin_Salem
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1.4K
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11.9%
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Influencer Marketing in Yemen: A Comprehensive Guide to the Emerging Social Media Landscape
With the rise of digital communication and social media platforms across the Middle East, Yemen's influencer marketing landscape is emerging as a unique opportunity for forward-thinking brands. Despite facing significant infrastructure challenges and ongoing socio-political issues, Yemen's social media scene demonstrates remarkable resilience and growth potential, with content creators finding innovative ways to connect with audiences and create impactful campaigns.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the current state of influencer marketing in Yemen, identify the country's top social media personalities across various niches, and provide actionable insights for brands looking to establish a presence in this developing market.
33.7%
Internet Penetration in Yemen
8.5 million
Active Social Media Users
4.2 hours
Daily Social Media Usage
The Digital Landscape in Yemen
Yemen presents a unique digital landscape shaped by challenging circumstances. Despite ongoing conflict and economic challenges, digital connectivity continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace than neighboring countries. Internet penetration stands at approximately 33.7%, with mobile phones being the primary means of access for most users.
Popular Platforms
- Facebook (most popular)
- YouTube (high video consumption)
- Instagram (growing rapidly)
- TikTok (emerging platform)
Content Language & Trends
- Arabic (predominant language)
- Yemeni dialect content (highly engaging)
- Bilingual content (growing trend)
- Short-form videos (highest engagement)
Yemen's Influencer Ecosystem
Despite challenging circumstances, Yemen has developed a vibrant community of content creators who have built substantial followings across multiple platforms. These influencers typically focus on content that resonates with local audiences while navigating the unique socio-economic landscape of the country.
- Ahmed Al-Harethi (@yemeni_chef) – Specializes in traditional Yemeni cuisine with modern presentations.
- Samira Qasim (@samira_kitchen) – Popular for accessible Yemeni recipes and cooking tutorials.
- Mohammed Al-Shamiri (@shamiri_eats) – Food reviewer focusing on local restaurants and street food.
- Fatima Al-Baydani (@baydani_bakes) – Known for fusion desserts combining Yemeni and international flavors.
- Saleh Al-Qadasi (@yemen_tastes) – Documents traditional cooking methods throughout Yemen's regions.
- Noor Al-Awlaki (@yemen_heritage) – Documents Yemen's architectural and cultural heritage.
- Jamal Bamatraf (@oldyemen) – Shares historical photographs and stories about Yemen's past.
- Arwa Al-Mutawakel (@arwa_stories) – Storyteller focusing on Yemeni folklore and traditions.
- Hussein Al-Wazir (@yemeniculture) – Creates content about traditional music, dance, and celebrations.
- Sarah Al-Attas (@yemen_crafts) – Showcases traditional handicrafts and artisans.
- Khalid Al-Ansi (@yemen_observer) – Offers balanced social commentary on current events.
- Belqis Al-Lahabi (@belqis_talks) – Discusses social issues affecting Yemeni youth.
- Omar Al-Hemyari (@yemen_stories) – Documentarian sharing everyday Yemeni life stories.
- Hana Al-Mashreqi (@yemeni_voice) – Focuses on women's issues and education.
- Ibrahim Al-Ashmori (@ibrahim_analyzes) – Economic commentary and business trends.
- Ali Al-Muhatwari (@yemen_startups) – Highlights local entrepreneurial success stories.
- Reem Al-Akwa (@business_yemen) – Provides business advice tailored to the Yemeni market.
- Hassan Al-Kharraz (@tech_yemen) – Focuses on technology adoption and digital transformation.
- Amina Al-Aghbari (@women_biz_yemen) – Advocates for female entrepreneurs in Yemen.
- Majid Al-Qaderi (@yemen_investor) – Discusses investment opportunities despite economic challenges.
- Laila Al-Hamadi (@laila_style) – Modernizes traditional Yemeni fashion elements.
- Ahmad Al-Saqqaf (@yemen_street_style) – Documents everyday fashion in Yemeni cities.
- Salma Al-Sabri (@salma_living) – Lifestyle content focused on home décor with Yemeni elements.
- Yasmin Al-Qadsi (@yasmin_looks) – Beauty influencer adapting global trends for Yemeni audiences.
- Mohammed Al-Shaibani (@yemen_daily) – Lifestyle vlogger showing daily life in Yemen.
- Dr. Faisal Al-Homaidi (@learn_with_faisal) – Educational content focused on academic subjects.
- Nabila Al-Zubair (@english_for_yemen) – English language education tailored for Yemeni learners.
- Waleed Al-Rawhani (@tech_skills_ye) – Tech skills and programming tutorials.
- Aisha Al-Wajeeh (@study_with_aisha) – Study tips and educational motivation.
- Khaled Al-Sakkaf (@finance_basics) – Financial literacy and personal finance education.
Influencer Marketing Dynamics in Yemen
The Yemeni social media audience shows distinctive engagement patterns that differ from other markets in the region:
- High Comment Rates: Yemeni followers are particularly active in comment sections, creating vibrant discussions.
- Community Trust: Influencers are viewed as trusted community members rather than distant celebrities.
- Value-Based Content: Educational and practical content typically outperforms purely entertainment-focused material.
- Long-Term Loyalty: Once trust is established, Yemeni audiences tend to remain highly loyal to creators.
Content that resonates with Yemeni audiences typically shares these characteristics:
- Culturally Sensitive: Content respecting local traditions and values performs best.
- Solutions-Oriented: Practical advice that addresses everyday challenges generates high engagement.
- Resource Efficiency: Content acknowledging economic realities and resource constraints is appreciated.
- Positive Representation: Content highlighting Yemen's beauty, resilience, and potential receives strong support.
Influencer Pricing and Campaign Economics
The influencer market in Yemen operates at different pricing levels than more developed markets in the region, reflecting both economic realities and the developing nature of the digital ecosystem. This presents unique opportunities for brands willing to invest in this emerging market.
Nano Influencers
1K-10K followers$20-$100
Per post/content piece
Highest engagement rates
Niche community focus
Often accept product-only deals
Micro Influencers
10K-50K followers$100-$300
Per post/content piece
Strong community engagement
Growing professional approach
Good value for local campaigns
Mid-Tier Influencers
50K-200K followers$300-$1,000
Per post/content piece
Broader regional reach
Professional content creation
Established audience trust
Macro Influencers
200K+ followers$1,000-$5,000+
Per post/content piece
National recognition
Cross-platform presence
Campaign exclusivity options
Campaign Strategies for the Yemeni Market
Community-Focused Campaigns
Campaigns that highlight community benefits and address local needs resonate strongly with Yemeni audiences. Consider these strategies:
- Partner with influencers who have strong community connections
- Highlight how products/services benefit local communities
- Consider incorporating charitable elements where possible
Educational Content Partnerships
Value-adding educational content performs exceptionally well in the Yemeni market:
- Co-create tutorials and how-to content with influencers
- Develop practical demonstrations showing clear benefits
- Consider webinars or live sessions with influencers for deeper engagement
Cultural Sensitivity & Localization
Successful campaigns in Yemen require deep cultural understanding:
- Adapt content to align with local values and traditions
- Use local dialect and references when appropriate
- Consider timing campaigns around cultural events and holidays
Platform-Specific Approaches
Different platforms demand tailored approaches in Yemen:
- Facebook: Focus on shareable content that generates discussion
- YouTube: Invest in longer-form, value-rich content
- Instagram: Visually appealing content with strong storytelling elements
Challenges and Considerations for Influencer Marketing in Yemen
- Infrastructure Limitations: Internet connectivity can be unreliable in many areas, affecting campaign reach and timing considerations.
- Power Shortages: Regular electricity outages may impact content consumption patterns and campaign scheduling.
- Payment Processing: Limited banking infrastructure complicates influencer payments and campaign finances.
- Dialect Variations: Regional linguistic differences require careful content localization.
- Analytics Challenges: Limited data infrastructure makes campaign measurement more complex than in developed markets.
- Build Genuine Relationships: Invest time in building personal connections with Yemeni influencers beyond transactional arrangements.
- Extend Campaign Timelines: Allow for longer campaign preparation and execution periods to account for local challenges.
- Technical Adaptations: Optimize content for low-bandwidth conditions (smaller file sizes, text alternatives).
- Multi-Influencer Approach: Work with several smaller influencers rather than a single large creator for broader regional coverage.
- Test and Learn: Start with smaller pilot campaigns to understand what works before larger investments.
Future Trends in Yemen's Influencer Landscape
Rising Short-Form Video Content
As internet connectivity improves, short-form video platforms like TikTok are gaining traction among younger Yemeni audiences. Influencers are increasingly adopting these formats to reach new audience segments despite bandwidth limitations.
Diaspora Influence
Yemeni creators living abroad are building bridges between international trends and local audiences. These diaspora influencers often have higher production capabilities and broader perspective, while maintaining cultural authenticity.
Social Commerce Growth
Despite economic challenges, influencer-driven social commerce is emerging as a significant trend, with creators selling products directly through their platforms. This direct-to-consumer approach bypasses traditional retail limitations in the country.
Audio Content Expansion
With bandwidth limitations, audio content (podcasts, voice notes) is gaining popularity as a low-data alternative. Influencers are launching podcasts to deepen connections with their audiences through in-depth discussions.
Educational Focus
Influencers providing educational content and practical skills are seeing extraordinary growth. This trend reflects the population's desire for accessible education and self-improvement despite limited formal opportunities.
Offline Content Distribution
Innovative content distribution methods are emerging to overcome connectivity issues. Some influencers distribute content via Bluetooth, local WiFi networks, or memory cards to reach audiences in areas with limited internet access.
Conclusion
Yemen's influencer marketing landscape represents a unique opportunity for brands willing to navigate its distinctive challenges. Despite infrastructure limitations and ongoing socio-economic difficulties, the country has developed a vibrant creator ecosystem with deeply engaged audiences who place high value on authentic, community-focused content.
The most successful brands operating in this space will be those who take time to understand the nuanced cultural context, build genuine relationships with local creators, and adapt their strategies to work within the constraints of the market. While campaign execution may require more flexibility and patience than in more developed markets, the opportunity to connect with an emerging digital audience through trusted local voices offers significant potential for forward-thinking brands.
As Yemen's digital infrastructure continues to develop and more of the population gains reliable internet access, those who have established authentic connections through thoughtful influencer partnerships will be well-positioned to grow alongside this evolving market.
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