Libyan Arab in United Arab Emirates


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Main Language
Largest Religion
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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?

The Lebanese Arabs have had a close association with Islam throughout their history. Islam still greatly influences their lives.


What Are Their Needs?

The Lebanese Arabs in the UAE are mostly Muslim. A Muslim who professes faith in Jesus Christ can lose his family, his honor, his job or even his life. Intercession is crucial to reaching them with the gospel.


Prayer Items

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.


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


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Arab, Libyan
People Name in Country Arab, Libyan
Natural Name Libyan Arab
Pronunciation LI-bee-un AE-rub
Alternate Names Bedouin; Kharga; Libyan; Libyan Arab; Northwest Egyptian Bedawi; Northwest Egyptian Bedawi Arab; Selima; Tripolitanian Arab
Population this Country 52,000
Population all Countries 2,889,000
Total Countries 18
Indigenous No
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 13169
ROP3 Code 105948

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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Estimated Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity
0.10 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
99.90 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Arabic, Libyan (52,000 speakers)
Language Code ayl   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Arabic, Libyan (52,000 speakers)
Language Code ayl   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Arabic, Libyan
Photo Source Al Jazeera English - Flickr  Creative Commons 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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