Jordanians in the United Arab Emirates

Jordanians in the United Arab Emirates
Total population
250,000
Regions with significant populations
Dubai
Languages

Arabic (Jordanian · Gulf)

There are thousands of Jordanians living in the United Arab Emirates. As of 2009, their population was estimated at 250,000,[1] an increase from 80,000 in 2003[2] and also making them one of the largest Jordanian diaspora communities both worldwide and in the Gulf region. Most Jordanians live in Dubai and the capital, Abu Dhabi.

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Economic status

Jordanian labour is in high value and demand throughout the country.[1] A large number of Jordanians are highly qualified and occupy jobs which require skilled training.[1] The UAE has previously initiated a number of developments and construction projects in Jordan, many of which have been designed to allow Jordanians living in Dubai to invest in their home country.[3] In 2010, Emirates Post collaborated with Jordan Post to activate an efficient money transfer service which would enable people living in the UAE to send money to Jordan in 'less than 24 hours.' The agreement was thought to be beneficial for hundreds of Jordanian expatriates living in the UAE who could now send money back home on a low transfer fee.[4]

Notable people

Emirati people of Jordanian origin include:

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c http://www.jordantimes.com/?news=14910
  2. ^ http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=26140
  3. ^ http://www.ameinfo.com/105277.html
  4. ^ http://www.dubaichronicle.com/business/services/emirates-post-and-jordan-post-launch-express-money-transfer-service-to-jordan-19128

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