Introduction to Diversity
Think!
·
Who lives in the UAE? Multi – cultured country
·
How many Emiratis are there? 947,997
·
What other nationalities and culturally
diverse groups are there? 200
·
Do you know any population statistics? (For
the UAE, for the separate Emirates?)
The population is
921,000 in Abu Dhabi
Task 1
With a partner, research on
the internet to find information about UAE demographics.
|
Nationality
|
Percentage/Number
|
Year
|
Source
|
|
Emiratis
|
947,997
|
2010
|
|
|
Indians
|
42%
|
2009
|
Culture and Economy in the Indian
disport
|
|
Bangladeshis
|
600,000
|
2010
|
Bangladesh observe martyrs
|
|
Jordanians
|
250,000
|
2009
|
Jordantimes.com
|
|
Malaysians
|
6,000
|
2010
|
Thestar.com.my
|
|
Egyptians
|
300,000
|
2012
|
Gulfnews.com
|
|
Religions
|
Percentage
|
Year
|
Source
|
|
Muslims
|
76%
|
2010
|
|
|
Christians
|
9%
|
2010
|
|
|
Hindu
|
5%
|
2010
|
|
|
Buddhist
|
5%
|
2010
|
|
|
other
|
5%
|
2010
|
www.state.gov
|
Do the results surprise you? No
Comments? Conclusions? Muslims has the most
percentage between the religions and there is many Bangladeshis
Task 2
Give
examples of cultural diversity in Abu Dhabi (Places of worship, organizations,
etc.) schools,
universities, shopping centers, jobs
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