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Migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates describe the foreign workers who have moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for work. As a result of the proximity of the UAE to South Asia and a better economy and job opportunities, most of the migrant foreign workers are from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Philippines and Pakistan.
The Dubai government has denied any kind of labour injustices and has stated that the watchdog's (Human Rights Watch) accusations were misguided. [9] Towards the end of March 2006, the government announced steps to allow construction unions. UAE labour minister Ali al-Kaabi said: "Labourers will be allowed to form unions."
The Dubai Media Free Zone (DMFZ), an area in which foreign media outlets produce print and broadcast material intended for foreign audiences, is the only arena where the press operates with relative freedom." [1] Human rights organizations have expressed concern about violation of human rights in Dubai. [2]
There are some Canadian-curriculum international schools in the UAE serving expatriate students, [6] [7] [8] as well as a Canadian University of Dubai. Canada-UAE relations [ edit ]
There are 40,000 Canadian citizens currently living in the United Arab Emirates, with a large number of them involved in the health and education sectors. 15,000 reside in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and the remaining 25,000 in Dubai and the northern emirates. [1]
Travel between Canada and United Arab Emirates is operated by Emirates, Etihad, and Air Canada all operating daily flights. Emirates airlines operates daily between Toronto and Dubai on Airbus A380 aircraft, Air Canada operates daily between Toronto and Dubai on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and Etihad operates daily between Toronto and Abu Dhabi on a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. [4]
Citizens of India with an ordinary passport valid for 6 months from the arrival date with a visa issued by the USA which is valid for a minimum of 6 months may obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days. They may apply before departure. [33] Indian citizens may extend their stay for an additional 14 days. [22]
A part of the worldwide Arab diaspora, the Emirati diaspora is very small, mainly because of the adequate opportunities provided to citizens in the UAE, removing the need for many to live and work in other countries. Many UAE locals also prefer not to work in menial jobs, opting for well paid government jobs instead.