So are somalis arab or not? I don't really don't believe in all this queen carawelo, irir samaale mythology. It was all made up post independenceYemenis are quite dark, they're the "original" Arabs. The lighter skinned arabs today are mixed with white or arabized. It is possible some Somalis lived in Yemen in the olden days because of proximity.
Google "original arabs" for more info and such