Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the commercial city of Dubai (about away). All private and public schools in the emirate come under the authority of the Abu Dhabi Education Council, while other emirates continue to work under the federal Ministry of Education. Schools and universities in Abu Dhabi: Emirate of Abu Dhabi The Emirate of Abu Dhabi (, , or ; , ), is one of seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the largest emirate by area (), accounting for approximately 87 percent of the total land area of the federation. Abu Dhabi also has the largest population of
Iraqis in the United Arab Emirates Iraqis in the United Arab Emirates Iraqis in the United Arab Emirates have a population exceeding 100,000, closer estimates report a total of 150,000 Iraqis in the Emirates. Iraqi people form one of the largest community of non-citizen Arabs in the UAE. Most Iraqis are recent immigrants who have fled instability back home; while Syria, Jordan, Iran and Lebanon were ultimate destinations for most refugees, a large influx sought the United Arab Emirates. In addition, an increasing number of Iraqi students seeking education and career opportunities opted for the country in light of its relatively reputable institutions across the Middle