Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Arabian

Language: Hijazi Arabic - (acw)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Yemen

Also found in: Canada; Iran; Kuwait; Oman; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; United States

Population: 21,500

Global Population: 5,470,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Gulf Arabs of Yemen, numbering 21,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Arabian people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,470,500 in 9 countries. Their primary language is Hijazi Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Gulf 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.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available