Saudis
Saudis in the United Arab Emirates are citizens of Saudi Arabia who reside in the United Arab Emirates. As of recent statistics, their population was estimated to be close to 5,000, making them one of the larger groups of non-Emirati Arabs in the country. According to a report, a total of 4,895 Saudis were living in the UAE until the end of 2007; this number grew when a further 700 entered at the start of 2008.
They are mostly found working in the sectors of commerce and industry as well as medicine, law, insurance and shipping. Both the UAE and Saudi Arabia are Arab states and part of the Gulf Cooperation Council; according to agreements, the citizens of each GCC member can live and work in any of the six countries. They are also able to move freely and travel without visa. The Saudis own a total of 1,357 houses and 1,450 pieces of land in various emirates in the UAE.
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