Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Arab World
People Cluster: Arab, Arabian
Language: Omani Arabic - (acx)
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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Saudi Arabia
Also found in: Djibouti; Kuwait; Oman; United Arab Emirates
Population: 146,000
Global Population: 1,647,500
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Omani Arabs of Saudi Arabia, numbering 146,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Arabian people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,647,500 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Omani Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Omani Arabs is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
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