Case Study → Migration - India to UAE, Russian Oligarchs (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Revision Notes

Case Study → Migration - India to UAE, Russian Oligarchs

India to UAE	● Approx 45% of the population of UAE are migrants ● An estimated $15 bn is returned to India each year as remittances ● Most migrants work in transport, construction and manufacturing industries ● Around ⅕ are professionals working in service industries
Russian Oligarchs	● Wealthy Russians are attracted to London as it is a key financial centre providing investment opportunities and a world city lifestyle ○ Inward flow of £250 bn between 2004 and 2013 ● ⅓ of all foreign purchases of residential property in London between 2004 and 2014 went to Russians

                                                      Migrating from India to UAE.