United Arab Emirates

Key Facts:
Leader: President Sheikh Khalifa
Population: 2.6 million (9% Christian)
Majority Religion: Islam
Type of Government: Federation

The UAE comprises seven Gulf states (including Abu Dhabi and Dubai) linked together in a federation.

They hold ten per cent of the world's oil reserves.

Nearly all the Christians are amongst the 85% who are foreign workers and their families.

Churches have been granted land for buildings.

Evangelism of Muslims is strictly forbidden; the country's sole internet service provider blocks religious websites, including those with testimonies of Muslims who have converted to Christianity.

Prayer

• Pray for courage and steadfastness for the 'secret believers' among the Muslim population
• Ask God that training for church leaders would bear fruit in their lives and those of their congregations
• Thank God that He finds ways to reveal Himself to those who seek Him.