Emiratis

Emiratis ( ; ) are the citizen population of the United Arab Emirates. Within the UAE itself, their number is approximately 1.15 million. Formerly known as the Trucial States and then the Federation of Arab Emirates, the UAE is made up of seven emirates, each of which has a ruling family. Abu Dhabi was home to the Bani Yas tribal confederation and ruled by the Falahi house of Al Nahyan; Dubai was settled in 1833 by an offshoot of the Bani Yas, the Falasi house of Al Maktoum; Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah are the home to the Huwali house of Al Qasimi, Ajman to the Na'imi house of Al Bu Kharaiban, Umm Al Quwain to the Al Ali house of Al Mualla and Fujairah to the Sharqi house of Hafaitat. The Emiratis represent a diverse population with various ethnic, cultural, and tribal backgrounds. While united under the umbrella of Emirati citizenship, they encompass a range of ancestral origins, including Arabian, South Iranian and East African heritage. This diversity is rooted in historical interactions, migrations, conquest, and trade connections that have shaped the demographic landscape of the UAE. Emirati Arabic and English serve as the primary languages of communication amongst the Emirati populace. However, other languages such as Achomi, Balochi, and Swahili are also spoken among certain minority communities.…

Emiratis ( ; ) are the citizen population of the United Arab Emirates. Within the UAE itself, their number is approximately 1.15 million. Formerly known as the Trucial States and then the Federation of Arab Emirates, the UAE is made up of seven emirates, each of which has a ruling family. Abu Dhabi was home to the Bani Yas tribal confederation and ruled by the Falahi house of Al Nahyan; Dubai was settled in 1833 by an offshoot of the Bani Yas, the Falasi house of Al Maktoum; Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah are the home to the Huwali house of Al Qasimi, Ajman to the Na'imi house of Al Bu Kharaiban, Umm Al Quwain to the Al Ali house of Al Mualla and Fujairah to the Sharqi house of Hafaitat. The Emiratis represent a diverse population with various ethnic, cultural, and tribal backgrounds. While united under the umbrella of Emirati citizenship, they encompass a range of ancestral origins, including Arabian, South Iranian and East African heritage. This diversity is rooted in historical interactions, migrations, conquest, and trade connections that have shaped the demographic landscape of the UAE. Emirati Arabic and English serve as the primary languages of communication amongst the Emirati populace. However, other languages such as Achomi, Balochi, and Swahili are also spoken among certain minority communities. Islam, being the state religion of the UAE, plays a central role in Emirati society, serving as a guiding force in daily life, governance, and cultural expression. The construction of mosques, observance of religious rituals, and adherence to Islamic principles underscore the spiritual and moral foundations of Emirati identity. Emiratis are mostly Muslims, approximately 90% of whom are Sunni while the remaining 10% are Shia. Two Islamic schools of thought are mainly followed by the Sunni Emiratis, with the rulers of Abu Dhabi and Dubai traditionally adhering to the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence, while the rest of the rulers of the Emirates adhering to the Shafi'i school. File:Lebanon v United Arab Emirates, 16 November 2021 26 (Bandar Al-Ahbabi).jpg|Emirati footballer Bandar Al-Ahbabi. File:Sultan Adil.png|Emirati footballer Sultan Adil. File:Dr Hawaa Al Thahak Al Mansoori Signing Nov 2021.jpg|Emirati physician and politician Dr Hawaa Al Mansoori. File:Ali saleh alwasl 7.jpg|Emirati footballer Ali Saleh. File:UAE&AUS 20190125 Asian Cup 6 (cropped).jpg|Emirati footballer Majed Hassan. File:Khalid Eisa 20191401.jpg|Emirati footballer Khalid Eisa. File:UAE&AUS 20190125 Asian Cup 6 (cropped1).jpg|Emirati footballer Walid Abbas File:Saif Bin Futais.jpg|Emirati sport shooter Saif bin Futais. File:Mohammed Abdulbasit.jpg|Emirati footballer Mohamed Abdulbasit. 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