Al Bayda

Al Bayda was the historical capital of the Beda Sultanate from 1636 until 1930.

On 8 October 2014, at least nine people were killed in an attack by Al-Qaeda militants in Al Bayda.

In July 2021, Al Bayda was the site of intense fighting between Yemeni government-backed forces and Houthi fighters.

Al Bayda has a cool semi-arid climate with very warm afternoons and cool mornings in summer.

According to the 2011 Yemeni census, Al Bayda's population is 29,853.