Introduction to Diversity
Think!
· Who lives in the UAE?
Many people from many nationalities.
· How many Emiratis are there?
980.000
· What other nationalities and culturally diverse groups are there?
Indians , Pakistanis , British, Iranian and Americans
· Do you know any population statistics? (For the UAE, for the separate Emirates?)
1
|
AbuDhabi
|
1,880,000
|
2
|
Dubai
|
2,106.000
|
3
|
Sharjah
|
1,100,000
|
4
|
Ajman
|
537.000
|
5
|
Um Alqaiwain
|
282.000
|
6
|
Fujairah
|
352,000
|
7
|
Ras Alkhaimah
|
500,000
|
Task 1
With a partner, research on the internet to find information about UAE demographics.
Nationality
|
Percentage/Number
|
Year
|
Source
|
Emiratis
|
980,000
|
2010
|
Wikipedia.com
|
Indian
|
2,000,000
|
2009
|
Indiandiaspora.com
|
Bengalis
|
600,000
|
2010
|
Bangladishobserve.com
|
Jordanian
|
250,000
|
2009
|
Jodantimes.com
|
Malaysians
|
6,000
|
2010
|
Thestar.com.my
|
Egyptian
|
300,000
|
2012
|
Gulfnews.com
|
Religions
|
Percentage
|
Year
|
Source
|
Muslims
|
76%
|
2010
|
State.gov
|
Christians
|
9%
|
2010
|
State.gov
|
Hindu
|
5%
|
2010
|
State.gov
|
Buddhist
|
5%
|
2010
|
State.gov
|
other
|
5%
|
2010
|
State.gov
|
Do the results surprise you?
No
Comments? Conclusions?
I know that’s the UAE mixed of many nationalities and religions and that’s good for developing a great country and offer for the citizens the good life.
Task 2
Give examples of cultural diversity in Abu Dhabi (Places of worship, organizations, etc.)
Musaffah , there are many nationalities there such as Indians and Pakistanis who work on a heavy-duty jobs .
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