2005 2006 2007 Arab countries 84,134 92,629 139,991 India 300,190 371,453 566,853 Pakistan 92,238 124,297 191,736 Bangladesh 58,614 103,840 215,113 Philippines 35,145 47,753 72,609 Nepal 21,521 23,289 37,403 Sri Lanka 14,627 13,090 15,797 Afghanistan 4,025 5,198 10,336 Iran 368 691 3,435 Other Asian countries 13,951 19,754 38,740 Africa 3,410 4,401 6,507 Europe 10,639 11,092 15,579 … Continue reading UAE: Labour permits delivered by the Labour Ministry by nationality group / selected countries of citizenship (2005-2007)