Al Balushi
Al Balushi is a tribal surname common in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, particularly Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. It is a nisba and is Arabized from the term Balochi, denoting someone who has Baloch ancestry.
People carrying this surname trace their tribal origins to Balochistan, a region in southwestern Pakistan and southeastern Iran located across the Persian Gulf. Their ancestors predominately came from the Makran coast in the 19th century. The Al Balushi speak Arabic, while some also use Balochi or Persian. They are mainly Sunni Muslims. They are a populous tribe in Oman, the UAE and Bahrain.People
Notable people with the surname include:
; Sportspeople
; Politicians
; Miscellaneous
