Since its independence, Iraqis have contributed in the development of UAE, as engineers, politicians and in other fields.
Most notably Adnan Pachachi who was appointed as Minister of State in the first Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Pachachi is known for his role in submitting the UAE's application for membership in the United Nations.
In a meeting with Prime Minister of Iraq, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stated that "Iraqis have contributed in building the UAE, and there are many of them who worked, built, developed and helped build the Emirates, and we mention this credit to them, whether engineers, doctors, or even politicians and others.
[4] The majority of Iraqi expatriates that fled to the UAE are educated and affluent[6] peoples who are now active in Emirati society, from being engineers to teachers and jewellers,[5] as well as being involved in business and the media as presenters and news anchors.