Lebanese people in Saudi Arabia

Lebanese people in Saudi Arabia
Total population
(120,000[1] - 299,000[2])
Regions with significant populations
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam
Languages
Arabic (Lebanese Arabic), English, French
Religion
Islam and Christianity

Lebanese people in Saudi Arabia have a population exceeding 120,000[1] and other estimates report a total of 299,000 Lebanese in Saudi Arabia. Lebanese people form one of the largest community of non-citizen Arabs in Saudi Arabia. In addition, an increasing number of Lebanese students seeking education and career opportunities opted for the country in light of its relatively reputable institutions across the Middle East.

The Lebanese people tend to be spread out over various parts of the country, with areas of high concentration being Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Geographical Distribution of the Lebanese Diaspora". The Identity Chef.
  2. ↑ Arab, Lebanese in Saudi Arabia
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