Today We Join With Operation World in Praying for the United Arab Emirates, Asia

United Arab Emirates

Asia

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Geography

Area: 77,700 sq km

77,700 sq km of desert and mountains on the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm al Qaiwain and Fujairah.

Population: 4,707,307    Annual Growth: 2.86%

Capital: Abu Dhabi

Urbanites: 78%

HDI Rank: 35 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 43 (60% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language: Arabic    Languages: 36 All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Muslim

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	402,475	8.55	2.3
Evangelicals	60,774	1.3	5.5
Muslim	3,184,493	67.65

Answer to Prayer

The religious freedom enjoyed by all major faith groups is notable. Ruling families have loaned some land and allowed building of compounds for several confessions of Christianity as well as for Hindus and Sikhs. Praise God for this freedom, and pray that these facilities would not become Christian ghettos but rather launching pads for ministry.

     For an additional Answer to Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

Challenge for Prayer

Radical changes in the last generation created a culture crisis in the UAE. Traditionalists and progressives face off over many issues such as the role of women and democracy. The younger generation hangs in the balance, but will their Islamic heritage merely be replaced by selfish materialism? Pray that new opportunities will yield a spiritual hunger for the truth and not just the trappings of a wealthy lifestyle.
     For an additional 5 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

More Information

The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of United Arab Emirates.