Middle East
The Salvation Army in the Middle East began with meetings held by expatriate Salvationists from South Asia who had moved to the Gulf coast countries for employment.
After years of independent effort by local leaders, requests for official recognition were sent to IHQ. In August 2008 General Shaw Clifton appointed the first officers to Kuwait.
Expansion continued from 2010 and onwards into neighbouring countries, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Oman, and became a region officially on 1 April 2011. The region has active congregations in four countries, communicating the gospel in innovative ways.
Regional Leadership
Captain Douglas Newman - Regional Commander
Captain Janet Newman - Regional President of Women's Ministries
Regional Headquarters
The Salvation Army
Villa 1B
Compound 9
Al Sisal Street MFW-10
Shakbout City
Abu Dhabi
(courier only)
Contact us
Email: mde.leadership@mde.salvationarmy.org
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Countries included in the territory: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and United Arab Emirates
Languages in which the gospel is preached: English, Malayalam, Tamil