Nepali, general in United Arab Emirates
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| People Name: | Nepali, general |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 96,000 |
| World Population: | 875,600 |
| Primary Language: | Nepali |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.40 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.20 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Hindu - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
There are a significant number of Nepalis in the United Arab Emirates. The Nepalese community plays a central role in the multicultural population. Many of the Nepali people in the UAE live in Abu Dhabi.
What Are Their Lives Like?
About half of the Nepali in the UAE are engaged in construction work. Others are hospitality workers. No matter their occupation, they have a reputation for reliability.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Nepalis in the UAE are largely Hindu. Hinduism is diverse and in the case of the Nepalis, is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia. Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, foo
What Are Their Needs?
The Nepali of UAE need to know their Creator. They need to hear about the God who sent his only Son to die for their sins.
Prayer Points
Pray that God will give the Nepali of UAE dreams and visions leading them to Jesus Christ.
Pray that gospel materials and the internet will lead them to salvation.
Pray for them to have a hunger to seek Jesus.
Pray for a movement to Christ among the Nepalis of the UAE.