South Africans in the United Arab Emirates
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| ~100,000 (2014) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, Islam and Hinduism |
There is a large population of Independent Online to unofficially dub the United Arab Emirates "South Africa's 10th province".[3]
Demographic characteristics
Half of the South Africans in the UAE hold higher educational qualifications, and only 15% work in entry-level positions.brain drain" for the country.[7]
Organisations
Scholars International Academy has offered courses in Afrikaans to South African children in Dubai since 2007. There is also an Afrikaans-speaking church, and a South African Women's Association.[8]
References
- ^ "UAE´s population - by nationality". BQ Magazine. Archived from the original on 2017-03-21.
- ^ "Community Features: South Africans in Dubai", Time Out Dubai, 2009-07-06, archived from the original on 2011-07-16, retrieved 2010-05-25
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- ^ a b "Why South Africans come to the UAE", 7Days, 2006-04-30, retrieved 2010-05-25[permanent dead link]
- ^ Nevill, Glenda (November 2004), "Home and Away - South Africans living in Dubai", Property Magazine, archived from the original on 2009-09-09, retrieved 2010-05-25
- ^ Maierbrugger, Arno (2008-07-03), "'Circumstances' force tough decision on South Africans", Gulf News, retrieved 2010-05-25
- ^ Fife, Ian (2005-12-09), "South Africans in Dubai: SA's loss of skills could soon become permanent", Financial Mail, archived from the original on 2009-10-26, retrieved 2010-05-25
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Otto, Hanti (2007-08-13), "Afrikaans to be taught in Dubai", Independent Online, archived from the original on 2011-08-05, retrieved 2010-05-25
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