Emiratis

For a specific analysis of the population of the United Arab Emirates, see Demographics of the United Arab Emirates.

Emiratis
الإمَارَاتِيُّون
Flag of the United Arab Emirates
Regions with significant populations
 United Arab Emirates
c. 1,150,000[1]
 Kuwait26,760[2]
 Canada22,608[3][2]
 Oman18,978[2]
 United States18,046[4][2]
 United Kingdom17,161[5][6]
 Qatar9,558[2]
 Bahrain7,954[2]
 Australia4,415[4][7]
 Sweden3,292[2]
 Netherlands2,076[2]
Languages
Arabic (Gulf, Emirati, Shihhi, Modern Standard) · English · Telugu · Urdu · Hindi · Kumzari[8] · Balochi[9] · Achomi[10][11] · Swahili[12]
Religion
Sunni Islam (90%), Shia Islam (10%)[13]
Related ethnic groups
Afro-Emiratis, Emirati Americans, Other Arabs

The Emiratis (Standard Arabic: الإماراتيون; Gulf Arabic: الإماراتيين) are the citizen population of the United Arab Emirates. Within the UAE itself, their number is approximately 1.15 million.[14]

Formerly known as the Trucial States, 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; Dubai was settled in 1833 by an offshoot of the Bani Yas, the Al Bu Falasah; Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah are the home to the Al Qasimi or Qawasim; Ajman to the Al Na'im, Umm Al Quwain to the Al Ali and Fujairah to the Sharqiyin.[15][16][17][18]

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, Persian and North African heritage.[19][20] This diversity is rooted in historical interactions, migrations, conquest, and trade connections that have shaped the demographic landscape of the UAE.[21][19][22][23] 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.[12]

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.[24] Emiratis are all Muslims, approximately 90% of whom are Sunni while the remaining 10% are Shia.[25] Different Islamic schools of thought are followed by the Sunni Emiratis, with the Bani Yas of Abu Dhabi and Dubai traditionally adhering to the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence.[26] The emirates of Sharjah, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah, and Ajman following the Hanbali school, and Fujairah adhering to the Shafi'i school.[27]

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  11. ^ The Lāri language
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