Emirati Australians
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (1,700 (2010)[1]) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane · Perth | |
| Languages | |
| Arabic · English | |
| Religion | |
| Islam |
Emirati Australians are citizens or residents of Australia who are of Emirati origin. There is a small Emirati community in the country, mainly comprising a few thousand international students.[1][2]
Demographics
A part of the Arab Australian community, the majority of Emiratis residing in Australia are students pursuing education in various Australian universities. Australia is a popular destination to which Emirati students have turned for higher education,[3] with enrolments increasing over the years.[4][5] As of 2013, there were up to 1,700 Emirati students in Australia.[1][6][7] In that same year, there were over 900 Emirati student enrolments for Australia.[8] Many of them are on UAE government scholarships and pursuing postgraduate or PhD degrees. They are concentrated in large cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.[6] In addition, around 14,000 Emiratis also visit Australia each year for tourism. Migration is made easier by relaxed visa requirements and the extensive aviation links between both countries.[2][1]
Community and organisations
The UAE has an embassy in Canberra which provides services to Emirati citizens in Australia.[9][10] In 2008, the embassy inaugurated an online e-portal providing services and assistance on inquiries for UAE students in Australia.[11] There is a UAE students' union formed by Emirati pupils studying in Australia.[9] The community observes and celebrates various cultural and religious events, such as the National Day of the UAE, Eid and Ramadan.[12][13]
See also
References
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