Large quantities of high-quality limestone are found in various regions of Yemen, particularly in Al-Mahrah governorate. Samples of Middle Eocene limestone from the Northern Part of Al-Ghaydah District, southeastern Yemen, were studied to evaluate their industrial potential. Petrographic analysis revealed that these limestone rocks are of the foraminiferalpackstone type. Geochemical analysis using X-ray fluor escence (XRF) revealed a high calcium carbonate (CaCO3) content, averaging 97.57%. Major oxide analysis indicated that CaO content ranges from 52.01% to 56.00%, with an average of 54.64%, while other oxides were present in trace amounts. The loss on ignition (LOI) ranged between 43.04% and 45.30%, confirming the high purity of the limestone (CaCO3 content of 92.88%–100%). Correlation analysis showed a strong negative relationship between CaO and LOI and moderate negative correlations with MnO, Al2O3, and MgO. Trace element concentrations were measured in ppm, with Zn (10.21–18.92), Pb (<7.50), Cr (10.46–14.69), and As (16.54–30.32). These results confirm that the high-purity limestone in the study area is suitable for various industrial applications, including steel production, paper manufacturing, fillers, pottery and porcelain, bleaching powder, soda ash, caustic soda, calcium carbide, sugar refining, textile production, adhesives, sealants, agriculture, and animal feed. | Keyword:· Limestone· Al-Ghaydah· Industrial uses· Al-Mahrah· Yemen |