Emirati Sign Language
 | This article needs attention from an expert in languages. The specific problem is: identity and nature needs confirmation. |
| Emirati Sign Language | |
|---|---|
| Native to | UAE |
Native speakers | (unknown number of a community of 600 or more) (2011)[1] |
Perhaps an Arab sign language | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | None (mis) |
| Glottolog | None |
Emirati Sign Language is a deaf sign language of the United Arab Emirates. It's unclear if there is a single language across the UAE, or multiple languages, and whether these are local developments or were introduced from abroad. It's possible one (or perhaps more, if there is more than one language) may be members of the Arab Sign Language family. A dictionary is being planned.[1]
References
- ^ a b Melanie Swan, "Voice for those who can't be heard", The National, 2011 July 24
