Arab, Libyan in United Arab Emirates
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| People Name: | Arab, Libyan |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 44,000 |
| World Population: | 2,798,800 |
| Primary Language: | Arabic, Libyan |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.10 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.10 % |
| Scripture: | Unspecified |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Arab, Libyan |
| Affinity Bloc: | Arab World |
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Introduction / History
Libya was once was a country that received foreigners. In recent years, however, civil war has driven millions of Libyans into other parts of the world. Some have fled to the more peaceful UAE.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Libyan Arabs in the UAE often have wealth and marketable skills. Libyan businessmen and teenagers are also discovering the internet, where Christian sites may lend additional witnessing opportunities in private settings.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Simon of Cyrene, who carried the cross of Jesus, was from Libya, and Cyrenian Jews carried the gospel back to Libya after Pentecost. Islam replaced Christianity in 624 A.D., and Libyans remain solidly Sunni Muslims. Most Libyan Arabs are not aware of what
What Are Their Needs?
Libyan Arabs are one of the most unreached people groups in the world. Despite access to the internet (and Christian materials) and opportunities to live in less restrictive and more stable nations, like the UAE, they have yet to hear and respond to the g
Prayer Points
Pray for the Lord to give Libyans in the UAE a hunger for his word and his son.
Pray for workers who are willing to go to the Libyan Arabs in the UAE to demonstrate and preach the good news.