Omani Baloch

Omani Baloch are the nationals of the Sultanate of Oman who are of Baloch ancestry. Around 20% of Omanis are of Baloch descent whose ancestors migrated to Oman centuries ago, and are now considered native.^[3] Baloch form the largest non-Arab community in Oman,^[2] and most of them have Al-Balushi as surname.^[4] Baloch served as mercenary soldiers for Oman between 18th and 20th century. The first modern army of Oman was exclusively Baloch,^[2] and even today around 40% of Omani Army consists of Baloch people.^[5]

Baloch People in Oman

Total population
1,000,000 (20%) [1]
Regions with significant populations
Muscat, Al Batinah, Al Buraimi, Dhofar, Ash Sharqiyah, Dhahirah
Languages
Arabic, Balochi, Jadgali[2]
Religion
Islam Sunni Islam
Related ethnic groups
Omanis, Baloch

Notable people

• Azan Al-Balushi, footballer
• Hamed Al-Balushi, footballer
• Jamal Nabi Al-Balushi, footballer
• Mohammed Al-Balushi, footballer
• Muheeb Al-Balushi, footballer
• Wadha Al-Balushi, sports shooter

See also

• Al-Balushi
• Baloch people in the United Arab Emirates
• Baloch diaspora
• Baloch of Turkmenistan
• Al-Lawatia