Turks in Saudi Arabia

Turks in Saudi Arabia
Total population
(120,000[1] to 160,000[2]
Including those who have been naturalised:
200,000[3])
Regions with significant populations
Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca
Languages
Religion
Islam

Turks in Saudi Arabia (Turkish: Suudi Arabistan Türkleri) are either Turkish people who live in Saudi Arabia even though having been born outside Saudi Arabia, or are Saudi Arabian-born, but have Turkish roots. By Turkish roots, this could mean roots linking back to Turkey, the island of Cyprus or the communities of the Turkish diaspora.

History

Starting in the 1970s, economic relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia grew.[4] In 1977, there was 6,500 Turks in Saudi Arabia, 5,000 of which were officially reported workers.[5][6][7][8]

Emigration of Turkish workers to Saudi Arabia[9][10]
Year Population
1961–1973 4
1974–1980 26,739
1981–1985 107,994
1991–1995 150,654

Business

There are some 2,100 Turkish-operated hairdresser shops, 3,200 restaurants, and 1,900 furniture stores in Saudi Arabia.[11]

Religion

Turkish people living in Saudi Arabia are Sunni Muslims. Turkish laborers returning from Riyadh seem to be less likely to espouse Shariah (Islamic law) than those living in European countries.[12]

Notable Turks in Saudi Arabia

See also

References

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