Syrian Arab in United Arab Emirates


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Arabian culture was developed by tribes of nomads and villagers who lived in the Arabian Desert for many centuries. From there, they migrated across North Africa. Arabs from the Arabian Peninsula are considered to be the original Arabs.

Like Arabs in other parts of the world, the Syrians have their own dialect of Arabiya. Those who live in the United Arab Emirates must learn the local dialect of Arabic.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Syrian Arabs have been in the UAE for many years. They are most likely to live in Dubai or Adu Dhabi. In the past, Syrians who migrated to the UAE were people of means and education. Today, there are refugees from all levels of lifestyle and wealth. Syrian Arabs who have been in the UAE since before the ongoing civil war are usually professionals with a comfortable lifestyle. However, there are many Syrian refugees who are struggling with the trauma of war and who are learning new ways to make a living.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Most Syrian Arabs in the UAE are either Shafiite Muslims or Alawites. The Shafites are one of the four schools of Sunni Islam. Shia splinter groups include the Twelvers and Imamis. There is also a sizable traditional Christian minority among them.


What Are Their Needs?

Syrian Arabs who are the fleeing the death and destruction taking place in their homeland need help with their emotional and economic needs. Many have been traumatized by the war and need comfort.


Prayer Items

Pray for Syrian Arab believers to be blessed with peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Pray for them to reach out compassionately to those who live with psychological trauma.
Pray for Syrian Arabs to be open to the truth of Jesus Christ and His way of salvation through grace.
Pray for a movement to Christ among Syrian Arabs in the UAE.


Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Syrian in United Arab Emirates.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Arab, Syrian
People Name in Country Arab, Syrian
Natural Name Syrian Arab
Pronunciation SEER-ee-un AE-rub
Alternate Names Arab; Arab, Levantine; Lebanese Arab; Levantine Arab; Palestinian Arab; South Levantine; Syrian Arab
Population this Country 48,000
Population all Countries 20,190,000
Total Countries 38
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 15152
ROP3 Code 109662
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.10 %)
5.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
92.00 %
Non-Religious
1.00 %
Other / Small
2.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Arabic, Levantine (48,000 speakers)
Language Code apc   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Arabic, Levantine (48,000 speakers)
Language Code apc   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Arabic, Levantine
Photo Source James Gordon - Wikimedia  Creative Commons 
Map Source Bethany World Prayer Center  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.