Emirati people. Emirati or Emirian people (Arabic: إماراتي) are citizens and an ethnic group who share their culture, descent and the Arabic variety of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The largest concentration is in the UAE, with a population of 947,997 being Emiratis (however, they are a minority within their own country, as Emiratis make up only between 15-20% of the UAE population). Emirati people are ethnically diverse. Many Emiratis originate from the Bani Yas tribe, there are also many Emiratis of Sunni Persian descent.[3][4][3] There are also Emiratis who originate from Palestine, Zanzibar, Yemen, Lebanon, India, Pakistan and Morocco. Populations with Emirati ancestry, the result of emigration, also exist in other parts of the world, most notably in the Middle East (the GCC mainly), Europe and North America. History[edit] The term Emirati comes from the Arabic word emir (Arabic: أمير) which means commander. Another definition of "Emirati" is Arabs with origins in the UAE. Demographics[edit] The dark side of Dubai - Johann Hari - Commentators. The wide, smiling face of Sheikh Mohammed – the absolute ruler of Dubai – beams down on his creation.
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