Territory

Middle East

In numbers

9
faith communities
48
trafficking survivors supported in 2024
785
people helped with general relief

As The Salvation Army in the Middle East, we provide a home for expatriate Salvationists in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. We provide care and support to vulnerable and abused domestic workers, as well as those trafficked or tricked into the region.

Our work includes

  • Modern slavery and human trafficking response
  • Health services
  • Support for expatriate communities

Leadership

Headshot of Major Douglas Newman

Major Douglas Newman

Regional Commander

Headshot of Major Janet Newman

Major Janet Newman

Regional Leader for Ministry and Mission

Major Paul Ferguson

Regional Secretary

Major AmyJo Ferguson

Assistant Regional Leader for Ministry and Mission

Middle East Regional Headquarters

Manama
Bahrain

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The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Lead Tenth Anniversary Celebrations in Kuwait

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