Modern South Arabian languages are a group of Semitic languages spoken primarily in the southern Arabian Peninsula, particularly in Yemen and Oman. These languages include Mahri, Soqotri, and Bathari, among others. They are distinct from other Semitic languages, such as Arabic, and have unique phonetic and grammatical features. These languages are considered endangered, with a declining number of speakers due to urbanization and the spread of Arabic. Efforts are being made to document and preserve these languages, as they hold significant cultural and historical value for the communities that speak them.