Emiratis in the context of "Trucial States"

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⭐ Core Definition: Emiratis

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.

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.

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Emiratis in the context of Expatriates in the United Arab Emirates

Expatriates in the United Arab Emirates represent about 88% of the population, while Emiratis constitute roughly 12% of the total population, making the UAE home to the world's highest percentage of expatriates after the Vatican City.

Most immigrants reside in Dubai and the capital, Abu Dhabi. The UAE is home to over 200 nationalities. Indians and Pakistanis form the largest expatriate groups in the country, constituting 28% and 12% of the total population respectively. Around 510,000 Westerners live in the United Arab Emirates, making up 5% of its total population.

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Standard Arabic language → Gulf Arabic language → Citizenship → United Arab Emirates → Trucial States → Emirates of the United Arab Emirates → Abu Dhabi → Bani Yas → Dubai → House of Al Falasi → Emirate of Sharjah → Ras Al Khaimah → Al Qasimi → Emirate of Ajman → Na'im → Umm Al Quwain → Al Ali (tribe) → Fujairah → Sharqiyin →