Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Domari

Language: Gulf Arabic - (afb)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: United Arab Emirates

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Population: 73,000

Global Population: 73,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Nawars of United Arab Emirates, numbering 73,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Domari people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. This people group is only found in United Arab Emirates. Their primary language is Gulf Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Nawars 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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Radio Broadcast: Not Available