Baloch people in the United Arab Emirates

Baloch people in the United Arab Emirates
امارات متحدہ عرب مردم بلوچ
Total population
	709,080
Regions with significant populations
	Dubai · Sharjah (Kalba, Khor Fakkan) · Ras Al Khaimah • Al-Ain
Languages
	Balochi · Arabic ; Persian, widely spoken as second/third languages ; Urdu, widely spoken as second/third languages
Religion
	Sunni Islam (Hanafi with few Maliki)
Related ethnic groups
	Baloch diaspora

Baloch people in the United Arab Emirates comprise citizens and residents of the United Arab Emirates of Baloch ancestry,^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5] whose ancestral roots lie in Balochistan like Balochs in other Gulf states.^[6]^[7] They often bear the surname Al-Balushi or Al-Baluchi, as some of them bear surnames of Baluchi tribes such as Al-Raeesi, Al-Huoti, Al-Ameeri or Taherzai.^[8]^[9]

Culture

The Baluch people speak Baluchi, and those who have lived in the Gulf region for generations also speak the local dialect of Arabic. In addition, some Baluch individuals speak Persian and Urdu, influenced by countries such as Iran and Pakistan.^[10] The Kumzārah subgroup of the Bani Hadīyah branch of the Shihūḥ tribe in the UAE speaks a dialect closely related to Baluchi.^[11]

The UAE is home to an active Baluchi literary society called the Baluchi Labzanki Sarchammag. In mosques built by or for the Balūch communities on the east coast, the leader of the community often also serves as the prayer leader.^[12]

In Baluchi folklore, the Gulf is depicted as a land of opportunity and employment. Traditional poetry, lullabies, and wedding songs sung by women often reference the economic prosperity of Dubai.^{[citation needed]}

In many village communities in the Trucial States (now the UAE), Balūch men were generally not permitted to marry Arab tribal women.^[13]

People

Sportspeople

Ali Salmeen, footballer
Khalid Al-Baloushi, footballer
Hamad Al-Blooshi, footballer
Mohammed Abbas, footballer
Walid Abbas, footballer
Yaqoub Al-Blooshi, footballer
Mansour Al-Blooshi, footballer
Ayesha Al-Blooshi, weightlifter
Khalid Abdulla, footballer
Issa Ali, footballer
Issa Al-Houti, footballer

Politicians

Ibrahim bin Uthman, former governor of Al-Ain
Ahmed bin Mahmoud Al Blooshi, political advisor
Muhammad bin Issa bin Hussein, former governor of Khor-Fakkan
Jamadar Al-Baluchi, Representative of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi in the Al Ain region in 1925 AD.
Mirza bin Barakat Al-Ameeri, former ruler of western coast of Makran and supporter of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, ruler of the Dubai, against his opponents 1939

Miscellaneous

Baluchi (unknown), builder of Al-Mārrīyah Al Gharbiyah
Musallam bin Hamad, former Major in Abu Dhabi Police and poet
Ahmed Bisho Al Balushi, Major General and Director of the Office of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces
Salama bnt Rashid, Folk tale narrator

References

^ "Baloch population scattered around the world". 16 February 2023.
^ Azam, Muhammad (2017-12-20). "THE ROLE OF BALOCH PEOPLE IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF UAE". Hanken. 9 (1): 55–64. ISSN 2710-4850.
^ "The Performance and Patronage of Baloch Culture Through Music (And Related Arts) in the Eastern Arabian Peninsula - ProQuest". www.proquest.com. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
^ Peterson, John E (2013). "THE BALUCH PRESENCE IN THE PERSIAN GULF" (PDF). Oxford University Press.
^ McCoy, Eric (2008). Iranians in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates: Migration, Minorities, and Identities in the Persian Gulf Arab States (PDF). The University of Arizona. ISBN 9780549935070. OCLC 659750775. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-08-05.
^ Peterson, John E (2013). "THE BALUCH PRESENCE IN THE PERSIAN GULF" (PDF). Oxford University Press.
^ McCoy, Eric (2008). Iranians in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates: Migration, Minorities, and Identities in the Persian Gulf Arab States (PDF). The University of Arizona. ISBN 9780549935070. OCLC 659750775. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-08-05.
^ Hawker, Ron (2015). "A Beginner's Guide to Tribes in the UAE". Digital Heritage in the UAE. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2016. Some htribes trace roots to other ethnic groups. Among the most important of these are the Baluch (or in Arabic, the Al Balooshi). Their ancestors came from the Baluchistan district split between Iran and Pakistan in the late 19th century.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
^ Heard-Bey, Frauke (1996). From Trucial States to United Arab Emirates : a society in transition. Better World Books. London : Longman. p. 525. ISBN 978-0-582-27728-1. OCLC 38355501. Baluch (singl. Baluchi; tribe living in Baluchistan and Eastern Arabia) 31, 64-5, 66, 277 Immigrants 76; in Dubai 242; as servants 201, 227; mosques of 138; Sunni. baluchi (general name for immigrants From Persian coast) 225, 226
^ Potter, Lawrence G. (2013). Sectarian Politics in the Persian Gulf (PDF). Oxford University Press. pp. 229–244. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
^ Frauke, Heard-Bey. From Trucial States to United Arab Emirates: A Society in Transition. p. 77. ISBN 9780582780323.
^ Frauke, Heard-Bey (1982). From Trucial States to United Arab Emirates: A Society in Transition. Longman. p. 138. ISBN 9780582780323.
^ Frauke, Heard-Bey (1982). From Trucial States to United Arab Emirates: A Society in Transition. Longman. p. 225. ISBN 9780582780323.

[Dawn-1] "Baloch population scattered around the world". 16 February 2023.

[:0-2] Azam, Muhammad (2017-12-20). "THE ROLE OF BALOCH PEOPLE IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF UAE". Hanken. 9 (1): 55–64. ISSN 2710-4850.

[:2-3] "The Performance and Patronage of Baloch Culture Through Music (And Related Arts) in the Eastern Arabian Peninsula - ProQuest". www.proquest.com. Retrieved 2024-10-31.

[:1-4] Peterson, John E (2013). "THE BALUCH PRESENCE IN THE PERSIAN GULF" (PDF). Oxford University Press.

[iranians_bhuae-5] McCoy, Eric (2008). Iranians in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates: Migration, Minorities, and Identities in the Persian Gulf Arab States (PDF). The University of Arizona. ISBN 9780549935070. OCLC 659750775. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-08-05.

[:12-6] Peterson, John E (2013). "THE BALUCH PRESENCE IN THE PERSIAN GULF" (PDF). Oxford University Press.

[iranians_bhuae2-7] McCoy, Eric (2008). Iranians in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates: Migration, Minorities, and Identities in the Persian Gulf Arab States (PDF). The University of Arizona. ISBN 9780549935070. OCLC 659750775. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-08-05.

[RH2-8] Hawker, Ron (2015). "A Beginner's Guide to Tribes in the UAE". Digital Heritage in the UAE. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2016. Some htribes trace roots to other ethnic groups. Among the most important of these are the Baluch (or in Arabic, the Al Balooshi). Their ancestors came from the Baluchistan district split between Iran and Pakistan in the late 19th century.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

[9] Heard-Bey, Frauke (1996). From Trucial States to United Arab Emirates : a society in transition. Better World Books. London : Longman. p. 525. ISBN 978-0-582-27728-1. OCLC 38355501. Baluch (singl. Baluchi; tribe living in Baluchistan and Eastern Arabia) 31, 64-5, 66, 277 Immigrants 76; in Dubai 242; as servants 201, 227; mosques of 138; Sunni. baluchi (general name for immigrants From Persian coast) 225, 226

[BaluchPG-10] Potter, Lawrence G. (2013). Sectarian Politics in the Persian Gulf (PDF). Oxford University Press. pp. 229–244. Retrieved 2024-09-04.

[11] Frauke, Heard-Bey. From Trucial States to United Arab Emirates: A Society in Transition. p. 77. ISBN 9780582780323.

[12] Frauke, Heard-Bey (1982). From Trucial States to United Arab Emirates: A Society in Transition. Longman. p. 138. ISBN 9780582780323.

[13] Frauke, Heard-Bey (1982). From Trucial States to United Arab Emirates: A Society in Transition. Longman. p. 225. ISBN 9780582780323.

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