Spoken L1 Language: Gulf Arabic

Classification
Comments on subclassification

Fischer, Wolfdietrich and Jastrow, Otto 1980: 24-25

Endangerment
AES status:
not endangered
Source:
David M. Eberhard and Gary F. Simons and Charles D. Fennig 2024
Comment:
Arabic, Gulf (afb-afb) = 3 (Wider communication). De facto national working language, widely used in public administration. Originated from the speakers of Najdi Arabic who migrated to Kuwait in the 18th century; emerged as a mixture of various different dialects. Became widely spoken around 1914. Widespread in the Arabian Gulf region. Used in everyday life, in media, and in business.
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