Emirati Australians are citizens or residents of Australia who are of Emirati origin. There is a small Emirati community in the country, mainly comprising a few thousand international students.
Contents
Demographics
A part of the Arab Australian community, the majority of Emiratis residing in Australia are students pursuing education in various Australian universities. Australia is a popular destination to which Emirati students have turned for higher education, with enrolments increasing over the years. As of 2013, there were up to 1,700 Emirati students in Australia. In that same year, there were over 900 Emirati student enrolments for Australia. Many of them are on UAE government scholarships and pursuing postgraduate or PhD degrees. They are concentrated in large cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. In addition, around 14,000 Emiratis also visit Australia each year for tourism. Migration is made easier by relaxed visa requirements and the extensive aviation links between both countries.
Community and organisations
The UAE has an embassy in Canberra which provides services to Emirati citizens in Australia. In 2008, the embassy inaugurated an online e-portal providing services and assistance on inquiries for UAE students in Australia. There is a UAE students' union formed by Emirati pupils studying in Australia. The community observes and celebrates various cultural and religious events, such as the National Day of the UAE, Eid and Ramadan.