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Introduction

Once a part of Oman, the United Arab Emirates rose to be on December 2nd 1971. From this point in time, the UAE has flourished in a wide range of fields, now to be known today as one an extremely large economic center in the world, and continues to expand at a rapid rate. While from the outside many may know the Emirates for Dubai and the extravagant resorts, in reality, the people of the Emirates is what is really shaping the country as a whole. The culture that has been cultivated in the area for many years is one that is unlike anything else, and continues to thrive and be an important part of everyday life. The people, from the high ranking international business men to the lower income workers all contribute to the countryʼs well being and individuality (Culture). The countryʼs direction can be contributed to the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who has been a main component in the economic stimulus and growth of the nation, and for the bettering of life for its people. His idea for his country has allowed for a new life for the people of his country, while still keeping the values of old, and setting the platform for a new culture and way of living that was once inconceivable for them to have, and aspects of life that they could have only once dreamed of (History).

The People of the United Arab Emirates

The people of the United Arab Emirates are a diverse group. They come to the seven states that make up the United Arab Emirates from many countries “Bangladesh, India, Pakistan. Afghanistan, and Philippines” (Harb). Also, as stated in the U.S Department of State website, there are sprinkles of Yemenis, Omanis, Jordanians, Egyptians, and western Europeans. The demographics of the people if the United Arab Emirates shows how wide-ranging the people living in the seven states are. The population as a whole is estimated by the U.S State Department to be at 4.4 million people while 15-20% of the people are citizens. The population growth is “4%” (U.S) each year. The religion of the people of the United Arab Emirates is estimated to be “96% Muslim” (U.S). Behind the main religion of Muslim, Hindu and Christian follow in minority as stated by the U.S State Department. In the same background done on the United Arab Emirates the official language is Arabic, but English, Hindi, Urdu and Persian are found among the different peoples. The U.S State Department estimates the people of the U.A.E to have a life expectation of seventy-six years. Which seems to show they live a healthy and fulfilling life among the seven states. The people venture to the U.A.E for two main reasons. States in Imad Harb’s article, people come to the seven states to work in the oil and construction industries as well as commerce. Thus, Harb continues on to explain that the oil fields provide much of the income the United Arab Emirates need for building apartment buildings, hospitals, schools and roads. Education is the second reason people land here. The U.S State Department estimates the literacy rate to be at 80% for citizens. There are Universities sprinkles among the states. It is stated “The UAE University in Al Ain had roughly 17,000 students in 2004” (U.S). In the same background it is said that in 2007 4,500 students enrolled in the American University Sharhja. There is also a Zayed University for men and women to educated both sexes. Thus, the people of the United Arab Emirates are a diverse people who come to these states for different reasons.