Kurds are one of the largest ethnic groups in the Middle East without their own nation-state, primarily inhabiting regions known as Kurdistan.

Druze are a distinct religious & ethnic community with a unique faith tradition living mainly in southern Syria, parts of Lebanon & northern Israel.

Turkmen are a Turkic ethnic group living mainly in northern Syria and Iraq, with distinct language and cultural traditions.

Yazidis are a Kurdish-speaking religious minority centered in northern Iraq, with unique spiritual beliefs and a rich cultural heritage.

Assyrians are an indigenous people of Mesopotamia, with their own language (Aramaic) & Christian traditions.

The Kaka'i, also known as Yarsanis, are a religious minority mainly living in northern Iraq, especially around Kirkuk.

Alawites are a religious community with roots in Shia Islam, primarily living along Syria's western coast and in major cities.

Armenians are an ethnic and religious community with deep historical roots in the region, many arriving after the Armenian Genocide.

Mandaeans are a small, ancient religious community with roots in southern Iraq, known for their unique baptism-based faith.