Canadians in the United Arab Emirates

Canadians in the United Arab Emirates
Total population
45,000 (2016)[1][2]
0.42% of the UAE's population[2]
Regions with significant populations
Dubai · Abu Dhabi
Languages
Canadian English  · Canadian French  · Arabic
Related ethnic groups
Canadians

Canadians in the United Arab Emirates are residents of the United Arab Emirates who originate from Canada. They include Emirati-born residents of Canadian origin or Canadian emigrants in the UAE.

Demographics

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As of 2014, there were over 40,000 Canadians living in the country.[2][3] This includes around 12,000 Arab Canadians.[4] The total population has experienced an increase since 2007, when the number of Canadians was around 12,000.[5]

Education

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There are some Canadian-curriculum international schools in the UAE serving expatriate students,[6][7][8] as well as a Canadian University of Dubai.

Canada-UAE relations

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Main article: Canada–United Arab Emirates relations

Canada has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Malek, Caline (23 October 2016). "Canada's new ambassador brings an international background and outlook to the UAE". The National. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "UAE´s population – by nationality". BQ Magazine. 12 April 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-07-11. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Canada may limit services for dual citizens". Gulf News. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  4. ^ "A Canadian model for the Gulf". The Globe and Mail. 28 August 2009. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Dubai Mighty Camels playing our game". Canada.com. 11 December 2007. Archived from the original on 2015-10-07. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  6. ^ "Homepage". Canadian International School Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  7. ^ "Home". Ontario International Canadian School. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  8. ^ "Canadian International School Mussafah, Abu Dhabi | Maplewood School". www.maplewood.school. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
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