Syrians in the United Arab Emirates

Syrians in the United Arab Emirates include migrants from Syria to the United Arab Emirates, as well as their descendants. The number of Syrians in the United Arab Emirates was estimated to be around 242,000 in 2015.[1]

Syrians in the United Arab Emirates
Total population
242,000 estimated (2015)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Languages
Arabic (Syrian Arabic), English
Religion
Majority Sunni Islam & Christians with Shia Muslim minority

In 2018, Syrians illegally living in the nation and those bound to lose status were granted renewable one-year temporary residency permits allowing them to regain legal status. Hence, Syrians could now enrol their children in schools, buy SIM cards, get driving licences and transfer to employment residency permits (if one lost legal status in the country, then they cannot transfer to work permit hence inhibiting legal income). They were also exempt from fines and fees.[2]

See also

References
  1. Schreck, Adam (2015-09-09). "Emirates defends its response to Syria's refugee crisis". AP News. Associated Press. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
  2. Nasir, Sarwat. "Syrian refugees overjoyed as UAE legalises one-year visa for war-hit expats". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2020-09-15.


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