Help to find brothers in Dubai

[LIGIA PADILLA]

Hi brothers/sisters my name is Ligia, recently my husband moved to Dubai for job reasons and in a few weeks my childs and me will move too, during the last 4 weeks my husband has been trying to find a congregation or brothers to contact with them because we would like to go the meetings and continue our study, but he hasn't success. if anybody here have some contact in the United Arab Emirates or know somebody that have it, we will appreciate a lot that can help us to contact with them.. thank you!.

[Dages]

Hi Ligia,

 

You won't be able to find JWs in Dubai as we do not have meetings there (closest is in Karachi, Pakistan). As you may have noticed in our Country and Territory Reports, we aren't in the Emirates. Arab/muslim countries are difficult with us.

Were are you living currently ? Have you talked with your elders about it?

 

 

Edited May 16 by Dages

[LIGIA PADILLA]

Hi Dages, thank you for your reply.

 

Yes I spoked with my elders regarding this situation, even they are trying to help me to found somebody there. Because I find the same, that no meetings there. But if is possible to find some brothers/sister it would be nice.

 

We live in Valledupar/Colombia

Edited May 16 by LIGIA PADILLA
Include location

[Dages]

1 minute ago, LIGIA PADILLA said:

Hi Dages, thank you for your reply.

 

Yes I spoked with my elders regarding this situation, even they are trying to help me to found somebody there. Because I find the same, that no meetings there. But if is possible to find some brothers/sister it would be nice.

As it is often the case with such countries, you won't have access to these details, as it's extremely sensitive information. Even as an elder, I don't have such.
Maybe asking your elders to contact bethel?

I guess you'll have to pray and let the angels help you find friends... I highly doubt we have many brothers and sisters in this area.

[carlos]

Moving to Dubai is a complicated move for a Witness since our work is banned there. There are no public meetings or service.

 

Since there are many foreigners in Dubai, maybe there is some group meeting in private homes. If there is such group, the only way to get in touch with them is by means of your elders, who will contact the branch that takes care of that territory. Any other means will put the brothers in danger. In the meantime you can attend the meetings from your previous congregation by Zoom.

 

I am not sure about the specific situation in Dubai, but in general, Muslim countries are relatively tolerant with informal witnessing among non-Muslim foreigners. Now if you witness to a Muslim that is very likely to get you in serious trouble.

 

Honestly, it's not a good idea for a Witness to move to Dubai for work reasons. Maybe you can explore other possibilities and leave the country when possible.

[Jwanon]

The Bethel can contact the missionaries in place in the country

[LIGIA PADILLA]

10 minutes ago, Jwanon said:

The Bethel can contact the missionaries in place in the country

 

20 minutes ago, Dages said:

As it is often the case with such countries, you won't have access to these details, as it's extremely sensitive information. Even as an elder, I don't have such.
Maybe asking your elders to contact bethel?

I guess you'll have to pray and let the angels help you find friends... I highly doubt we have many brothers and sisters in this area.

I undestood the security reason, i will say the elders that help me to contact via Bethel. thank you.

Edited May 16 by LIGIA PADILLA

[LIGIA PADILLA]

9 minutes ago, carlos said:

Moving to Dubai is a complicated move for a Witness since our work is banned there. There are no public meetings or service.

 

Since there are many foreigners in Dubai, maybe there is some group meeting in private homes. If there is such group, the only way to get in touch with them is by means of your elders, who will contact the branch that takes care of that territory. Any other means will put the brothers in danger. In the meantime you can attend the meetings from your previous congregation by Zoom.

 

I am not sure about the specific situation in Dubai, but in general, Muslim countries are relatively tolerant with informal witnessing among non-Muslim foreigners. Now if you witness to a Muslim that is very likely to get you in serious trouble.

 

Honestly, it's not a good idea for a Witness to move to Dubai for work reasons. Maybe you can explore other possibilities and leave the country when possible.

Yes, my husband that is there said me that, in general is a country that is tolerant due to the many foreing in the city, but as you say all must be in private areas. thank you

[LIGIA PADILLA]

4 minutes ago, Jwanon said:

The Bethel can contact the missionaries in place in the country

Thank you, i will do it.

[carlos]

46 minutes ago, Dages said:

I highly doubt we have many brothers and sisters in this area.

 

I remember we had some Filipino members years ago who were in Dubai. There are many people from Philippines working there, and among them there are some Witnesses. But they usually leave the country as soon as they can, otherwise their spirituality can be affected.

[gusdn1]

1 hour ago, LIGIA PADILLA said:

Hi brothers/sisters my name is Ligia, recently my husband moved to Dubai for job reasons and in a few weeks my childs and me will move too, during the last 4 weeks my husband has been trying to find a congregation or brothers to contact with them because we would like to go the meetings and continue our study, but he hasn't success. if anybody here have some contact in the United Arab Emirates or know somebody that have it, we will appreciate a lot that can help us to contact with them.. thank you!.

It is highly recommended to contact Bethel in this matter along with the elders. 
It’s a country where our work is banned.
 

There’s even a possibility where meetings are done in different places. And publications used but with missing information in them. 

[LIGIA PADILLA]

5 minutes ago, carlos said:

 

I remember we had some Filipino members years ago who were in Dubai. There are many people from Philippines working there, and among them there are some Witnesses. But they usually leave the country as soon as they can, otherwise their spirituality can be affected.

Thank you very much, i think with some time there we will find.

[LIGIA PADILLA]

3 minutes ago, gusdn1 said:

It is highly recommended to contact Bethel in this matter along with the elders. 
It’s a country where our work is banned.
 

There’s even a possibility where meetings are done in different places. And publications used but with missing information in them. 

Thank you very much, I will try through Bethel.