As the UAE increasingly becomes a global crossroads, the voices of African and Caribbean expatriates have often been sidelined or misrepresented. African Expats Magazine (AEM) steps in to change this narrative, offering a platform that celebrates identity, amplifies underrepresented voices, and fosters community among Afro-Caribbean professionals across the Middle East.
An initiative of The Network PR Firm Middle East, AEM is a digital media outlet and community hub created to elevate the African and Caribbean diasporas in the region. With content spanning curated features, interviews, opinion pieces, and community stories, the platform reflects the diversity and vibrancy of Black expatriate life, from executives and creatives to educators and entrepreneurs.
More than just media, AEM is a catalyst for connection. Through editorial, digital, and event-based content, it bridges gaps between fragmented communities and promotes collaboration across borders. Whether you're a content creator in Riyadh, a business owner in Dubai, or a teacher in Doha, AEM speaks to your experience and your impact.
According to a 2021 Konrad Adenauer Foundation report, Africans make up approximately 6.7% of the UAE population, with communities from Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, South Africa, and more. Though smaller, Caribbean representation; from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, and Barbados — is steadily growing and equally impactful. AEM ensures their stories, challenges, and successes are seen and heard.
The magazine also highlights trail-blazers within the diaspora, such as Eric DEINE, a Cameroonian celebrity photographer and videographer known for his dynamic work in Dubai, and figures like Mayowa Adegoke (TV journalist), Amadou Diallo (CEO Africa, DHL), and Dr (Hon) William Stenhouse, who have all made significant strides in their fields.
AEM serves as a gateway to economic and cultural opportunity, from import/export partnerships and brand collaborations to cultural showcases and professional networking. It breaks silences around racial and administrative challenges faced by African and Caribbean expats, especially women, and counters narrow or victimising narratives with ones rooted in pride, agency, and resilience.
With thousands of African-owned businesses registered with the Dubai Chamber and growing investment links between the UAE and the continent, the role of the diaspora is more critical than ever. AEM not only reflects this momentum but accelerates it, by offering visibility, unity, and representation at scale.
At its core, African Expats Magazine is about more than storytelling; it’s about transformation. It’s about connecting diasporas that often live parallel lives, helping them recognise shared goals, and giving them the tools to thrive collectively.
In celebrating heritage with modern relevance, AEM helps build a united, visible, and influential diaspora, not just in the Middle East, but on the global stage.
