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UAE is home to 2.8 million Indian expatriates, the largest expatriate community in the UAE.

Professionally qualified personnel constitute about 15 & 20 percent of the community, followed by 20 percent white-collar non-professionals (clerical staff, shop assistants, sales men, accountants, etc.) and the remainder 65% comprises blue-collar workers.

There is a significant business community from India. The Indian community has played a major role in the economic development of the UAE.