Saudi Australians
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| Saudi 10,518 (by birth, 2011) 3,696 (by ancestry, 2011) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Sydney | |
| Languages | |
| Australian English, Arabic | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Arab Australians |
Saudi Australians (Arabic: سعوديون أستراليون lit. So’odioon ostralioon) refers to Australian nationals or citizens with origins in Saudi Arabia as well the general Saudi expatriate community in Australia. There are thousands of Saudis living in Australia; they can be found in all major urban centres including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and make up a substantial representation in the Arab Australian community.
A significant number of Saudis are international students; each year, hundreds of Saudi students choose to study in Australian universities under the King Abdullah Scholarship Program. In 2010, their number was estimated at 10,000. Saudi students were seen in a wide range of fields including health, IT, business and accounting.[1] The increase is almost eightfold since the past few years.[2]
Some Saudi Australians came from Saudi Arabia as refugees; their families or the authorities wanted to persecute or murder them. [3] [4]
See also
References
- ^ Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Saudi Arabia country brief, Government of Australia
- ^ The Australian
- ^ https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-still-trying-coax-dissidents-home-says-report
- ^ https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-04/escape-from-saudi-the-women-who-made-it-and-the-ones-who-dont/10763324
External links
- Saudi Australia Online
- Saudi International Students in Australia and Intercultural Engagement: A Study of Transitioning From a Gender Segregated Culture to a Mixed Gender Environment
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