Emirati Americans (Standard Arabic: الأميركيون الإماراتيون; Emirati Arabic: الأميركيين الإماراتيين) are Americans who have roots, origin, and descent from the United Arab Emirates.
الأميركيين الإماراتيين | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi presents a gift to NASA astronauts. | |
| Total population | |
| 18,046[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States of America ·  United Arab Emirates | |
| Languages | |
| American English · Emirati Arabic | |
| Religion | |
| Sunni Islam, Shia Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Arab Americans, Americans, Emiratis |
Demographics
editThere are over 18,000 Emiratis in the US, the vast majority of whom are students pursuing education across various universities and institutes.[2][3] According to a report produced by the Institute of International Education, there were more than 1,200 Emiratis living and studying at US universities during the 2008–09 academic year.[4][5] This was a 24 percent jump from the previous year and reflected the growing trend of Emirati students choosing the U.S. as a base for higher education.[5]
Out of those figures, 60 percent were undergraduate students, 17 percent were graduate and 21 percent were studying at a non-degree (English language and other short-term training or non-degree programme) level. A further 2 per cent were proceeding with optional practical training after the conclusion of their academic courses.[5] The UAE government has implemented a wide range of services to Emirati nationals in the US, often in the form of financial support and funding. It is estimated that there is a very small diaspora, mainly because the UAE provides them with more than adequate welfare benefits, removing the need to live and work in other developed countries.[6] Some long-settled Emiratis in the US have acquired American citizenship over the years.[7]
The US remains one of the most popular destinations for Emirati students.[8] As of the 2012/13 academic year, there were over 2,250 UAE students studying in the US.[9]
Notable people
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References
edit- ^ "United Nations International Migrant Stock".
- ^ "US top choice of Emirati students". Khaleej Times. 18 September 2013. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ^ "United Nations International Migrant Stock".
- ^ "Emirati Alumni of US Universities – Renewing the Connection". Consulate General of the United States (Dubai). 5 October 2010. Archived from the original on 3 October 2010. Retrieved 22 October 2010.
- ^ a b c "24% jump in Emirati students in US". Gulf News. 29 November 2009.
- ^ "Helping Emirati Students Prepare for Academic Success in the U.S." Embassy of the United States (Abu Dhabi). 3 September 2014. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 22 October 2010.
- ^ Swan, Melanie (22 May 2014). "More than 250 Emiratis have switched to become British citizens in 22 years, UK figures show". The National. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
- ^ "US, UK Universities Still First Preference for UAE Students: Khaleej Times". Archived from the original on 2012-09-28. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ "UAE students contribute AED243m to US economy". Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on 27 February 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2015.