By joining the Rights of Persons with Disabilities agreement at the United Nations, Saudi Arabia has helped Deaf people in that country. There are now Deaf students at universities and more sign interpreters at general events.
There is a shortage of sign language interpreters in Saudi Arabia and this makes life difficult for the Deaf there. Also some teachers do not teach with sign language and the students have to use what hearing they have, lip read, and use oral forms. Sign language is being looked at more now.
There are a large number of Deaf people in Saudi Arabia. They have Deaf clubs and Deaf associations. Some Deaf Saudis travel to other Arab countries for events while some of the Deaf in those countries come to Saudi Arabia.
The Deaf in Saudi Arabia are getting to know more through social media and travelling abroad. The sign language used is usually the Saudi Arabian one. Islam is their main religion.
Pray that Deaf Christians will help to bring the Deaf in Saudi Arabia to Jesus Christ.
Pray that the Deaf in Saudi Arabia will come into contact with sign language teaching Christians.
Scripture Prayers for the Deaf in Saudi Arabia.
www.deaf unity.org/article-interview/bader-alomary-deaf -saudi-arabia/
Profile Source: Anonymous |
Pray4Saudi |
People Name General | Deaf |
People Name in Country | Deaf |
Pronunciation |
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Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 185,000 |
Population all Countries | 49,661,000 |
Total Countries | 216 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 0 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 19007 |
ROP3 Code | 114916 |
Country | Saudi Arabia | ||
Region | Africa, North and Middle East | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 13 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Country | Saudi Arabia |
Region | Africa, North and Middle East |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 13 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.42 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
5.43 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.78 %
|
Islam |
92.41 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.66 %
|
Other / Small |
0.30 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Saudi Arabian Sign Language (185,000 speakers) |
Language Code | sdl Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Saudi Arabian Sign Language (185,000 speakers) |
Language Code | sdl Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Saudi Arabian Sign Language |
Primary Language: Saudi Arabian Sign Language
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Copyrighted © 2023 Ahmad Ihsan - Shutterstock All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |