UAE population to rise in 2010 to 7.5million Expat numbers rise rapidly as UAE population touches 6m Expat numbers rise rapidly as UAE population touches 6m Census to be held in April 2010 UAE population likely to cross 5m UAE population to exceed five million by year's end UAE population to grow 6% in 2009 Expat growth widens UAE demographic gap Census begins in rural areas Dubai Statistics Centre announces structure, launches corporate identity Abu Dhabi's population set to grow to 3.1 million by 2030 Dubai population makes big surge Dubai's population reaches 1,321,453 UAE population growth spurs medical equipment industry Figures for Dubai population released Next Page » Archive | Subscribe to Feed What is RSS? UAE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STRATEGY Download PDF OIL PRICES » SHARE PRICES » DIRHAM RATES » EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS » A comprehensive guide to current and future events and exhibitions in the UAE UAE YEARBOOKS » The complete UAE Yearbook 2009 in English and French. Comprehensive, up-to-date information on all aspects of the UAE.. UAE AT A GLANCE » Valuable concise reference source on the UAE, covering political system, economy, business, history and heritage, education, women, healthcare, tourism and environment. THE EMIRATES - A NATURAL HISTORY » Natural history of the UAE, covering all animals and plants recorded in the Emirates. THE EMIRATES TOUR » Take an on-line tour of the UAE, including the major cities and islands UAE HISTORY » UAE GOVERNMENT » UAE ECONOMY » UAE INFRASTRUCTURE » UAE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT » UAE CULTURE & MEDIA » UAE ENVIRONMENT » UAE SPORT » UAE EVENTS » MARINE LIFE OF THE UAE » Turtles are among the many species covered in the marine section of UAEinteract

UAE population to rise in 2010 to 7.5million Posted on 25/01/2010 The National Human Resources Development and Employment Authority (Tanmia) has projected that the UAE population would rise in 2010 to 7. 557million from 5.63million, increasing by 1.9million people as per the official population statistical report issued in 2006. It added that the UAE population doubles every 8.7 years compared to 55 years for world population. Tanmia released in its report, of which Emirates News Agency (WAM) obtained a copy, that, the growth of both UAE nationals and ...  >>MORE

Expat numbers rise rapidly as UAE population touches 6m Posted on 23/11/2009 The population of the UAE currently stands at six million. This comprises both Emiratis and expatriates, senior government officials told Gulf News. The figure is the result of two major studies carried out on visa registration and the number of people employed in the country. These figures reveal that the expatriate population is rapidly increasing. The largest group of expatriates hails from India, with 1.75 million currently residing in the UAE. The second largest group is from Pakistan, ...  >>MORE

Expat numbers rise rapidly as UAE population touches 6m Posted on 07/10/2009 The population of the UAE currently stands at six million. This comprises both Emiratis and expatriates, senior government officials told Gulf News. The figure is the result of two major studies carried out on visa registration and the number of people employed in the country. These figures reveal that the expatriate population is rapidly increasing. The largest group of expatriates hails from India, with 1.75 million currently residing in the UAE. The second largest group is from ...  >>MORE

Census to be held in April 2010 Posted on 30/09/2009 A total of 8,000 employees will take part in the April 6, 2010, census, an official in the Ministry of Economy told Gulf News. The census being held next year is considered one of the biggest censuses conducted in the UAE since the first one in 1975. "The importance of the upcoming census is due to the fact that it will be conducted upon the latest international standards, using scientifically technical devices and methods under the supervision of local, Arab and international experts," the ...  >>MORE

UAE population likely to cross 5m Posted on 19/08/2009 The 2010 General Census in the UAE will be held from April 5 to 15, a top official said Tuesday. "The attributive night on April 5, a common reference point, will be adopted by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries in conducting a joint census for the first time next year," said Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, assistant undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior. The UAE's population will cross the five-million-mark at the end of this year for the first time since the ...  >>MORE

UAE population to exceed five million by year's end Posted on 04/08/2009 The UAE's population will cross the five-million-mark at the end of this year for the first time since the country was formed as a federation of seven Gulf emirates nearly 38 years ago, official figures showed yesterday. The bulk of the increase of nearly 300,000 people will be in the dominant expatriate community while Dubai is projected to maintain its status as the most populated emirate in the UAE for the second year running. From about 4.765 million at the end of 2008, the country's ...  >>MORE

UAE population to grow 6% in 2009 Posted on 19/05/2009 More than 300,000 people will be added to the UAE population this year to record the highest growth of 6.3 per cent in five years and Dubai would likely emerge as the fastest growing emirate, official figures show. The rise rebuffs reports that the global financial turbulence has triggered a mass exodus of expatriates out of the country, mainly Dubai. From 4.75 million in mid 2008, the UAE's population is projected to increase to 5.066 million in mid 2009, showed the figures by the Ministry ...  >>MORE

Expat growth widens UAE demographic gap Posted on 25/09/2008 The ratio of foreign to local population in the UAE has remained high in the past years and is expected to widen in the future because of a rapid growth in expatriates, official figures showed yesterday. The country's total population was estimated at around 4.48 million at the end of 2007 and is projected to grow 6.12 per cent to nearly 4.76 million at the end of 2008 and by 6.31 per cent to 5.06 million at the end of 2009, showed the figures by the Ministry of Economy. Dubai is projected to ...  >>MORE

Census begins in rural areas Posted on 15/06/2008 Field survey in the rural and suburban areas has begun, it was announced yesterday by Economy Minister, Sultan bin Saeed Al-Mansouri. According to a press release issued yesterday by the minister, his ministry had started the census in those areas in accordance with the federal government strategy, aimed at developing the national statistics to build a database that would help decision-makers and researchers in discharging their duties. He said the data base will also help diagnose the reality ...  >>MORE

Dubai Statistics Centre announces structure, launches corporate identity Posted on 17/12/2007 Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council has issued a decision approving the organizational structure for Dubai Statistics Centre. The decision comes as a step towards activating the Law No.23 of 2006 setting up Dubai Statistics Centre issued by His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. The organizational structure has been designed based on studies conducted on the best international statistical practices. The organizational structure, which encompasses ...  >>MORE

Abu Dhabi's population set to grow to 3.1 million by 2030 Posted on 21/09/2007 By 2030 Abu Dhabi's gross population is projected to surge to 3.1 million from the current baseline figure of 930,000 in 2007, while annual tourist visits and residential units are set to rise to 7.9 million and 686,000 from 1.8 million and 180,000 respectively. 'Population of Abu Dhabi is expected to increase from 930,000 in 2007 to 1.3 million in 2013, 2 million in 2020 and to 3.1 million in 2030, according to estimates made by the Plan Abu Dhabi 2030: Urban Structure Framework Plan which ...  >>MORE

Dubai population makes big surge Posted on 01/03/2007 Some 292,000 more people have become Dubai residents in just one year as the emirate's population increased to 1.422 million in 2006 from 1.130 million in 2005. This means that 24,333 people were added to Dubai's population every month, 800 daily and around 33 every hour during 2006. The figure does not include tourists. Statistics for 2006 released by the Dubai Statistics Department yesterday not only revealed a sharp increase in the population, but also showed vibrant development in ...  >>MORE

Dubai's population reaches 1,321,453 Posted on 10/12/2006 Dubai's population has hit 1,321,453, according to the latest census conducted on population, residential units and establishments in the emirate. Of the total population, 74.86 per cent or 989,305 are male and 25.14 per cent or 332,148 are female. The significant statistics were announced by Dubai Statistics Centre, which pointed out that the increase in the number of male population reflects on the increased pace of construction and economic activities, for which a big number of unskilled ...  >>MORE

UAE population growth spurs medical equipment industry Posted on 21/10/2006 The UAE's explosive population growth has benefited many sectors of the economy. And the medical equipment industry is no exception. According to a government report, Dubai's population alone is expected to surge to 1.6 million by 2010 if current growth rates are maintained. Experts have highlighted the need for a similarly expanding ambulance service equipped with high-tech machinery to resuscitate patients and keep them breathing en-route to the nearest hospital. Two leaders in their ...  >>MORE

Figures for Dubai population released Posted on 17/10/2006 The census population, houses and establishments in Dubai showed that the number of UAE nationals aged 10 years and above was 106,867, a total of 77.7 per cent of the emirate's total national residents. Among the national residents of Dubai, 49.8 per cent are male, while 50.2 per cent are female. Arif Obaid Al Muhairi, Director of the Census Centre at the Dubai Municipality sad that the majority of national residents hold a secondary school degree, making up 31.5 per cent of national residents. ...  >>MORE

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