Emiratis

Finally, there may come a time soon when Emiratis realize that they have exchanged too much, too soon, for too little.

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi: How Urbanisation Is Changing Emirati Identity Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi 2011

So high has been the demand for accommodation in Abu Dhabi that the 1980s and 90s phenomenon of Emiratis and expats living in one emirate and working in another has been replicated in the capital.

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi: How Urbanisation Is Changing Emirati Identity Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi 2011

Emiratis from a less wealthy background are, like any other nationality, more willing to work in demanding jobs than are their more prosperous fellow citizens.

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi: How Urbanisation Is Changing Emirati Identity Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi 2011

It is indubitable, however, that many more Emiratis today live in an urban environment.

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi: How Urbanisation Is Changing Emirati Identity Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi 2011

More than a decade after Sheikh Zayed's declaration that he was surprised to learn that Emiratis are forced to live in rented accommodation, the urbanisation of Emirati culture only seems to be gaining momentum.

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi: How Urbanisation Is Changing Emirati Identity Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi 2011

For example, etisalat, a telecom provider in Abu Dhabi is largely run and staffed by Emiratis from Ras Al Khaimah.

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi: How Urbanisation Is Changing Emirati Identity Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi 2011

Quite a few Emiratis are unwilling to perform certain jobs in the private sector.

Protests unlikely in 'oasis' of United Arab Emirates 2011

With the backing of the U.S., the Saudis and the Emiratis lobbied both Mr. Saleh and the opposition parties to accept a plan for political transition laying out a 30-day timeline for the president to step down and allow the opposition the chance to enter government, reform the constitution and hold new elections.

Yemen Opposition Deadlock Delays New Deal Margaret Coker 2011

Nigeria, with a youth unemployment rate of over 40% and oil accounting for 80% of government revenues, would do well to emulate Mubadala's approach, which has created jobs for Emiratis and helped diversify Abu Dhabi's economy.

Keeping Kleptocrats at Bay in Africa Gordon Bottomley 2011

Emiratis like the carpooling Aisha have been trying in their own way to cope with this new culture in their attempts to follow the job market.

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi: How Urbanisation Is Changing Emirati Identity Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi 2011