الإماراتيون الأفارقة | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United Arab Emirates
·  Ras Al Khaimah | |
| Languages | |
| Arabic (Emirati, Gulf, Modern Standard), Achomi, Balochi, Swahili | |
| Religion | |
| Islam (Sunni Islam, Shia Islam) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Emiratis, Afro-Arabs, Afro-Iranians, Afro-Omanis |
Afro-Emiratis, also known as African Emiratis and Black Emiratis, are Emiratis of full or partial Black African and Afro-Arab descent. They are mostly concentrated in the Northern Emirates. Despite their minority status within the broader Emirati population, they have a significant historical presence and cultural contribution, especially in sports and music.[1]
Their ancestry can be traced back to individuals who were historically involved in trade and cultural exchanges between the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, and various regions of Africa. These populations include individuals who were brought to the region as slaves during the Indian Ocean slave trade era, as well as those who migrated to the UAE for trade, employment, or other purposes.[2][3]
- ^ Dhabi, NYU Abu. "Afro-Emirati: A Unique Historical Experience". New York University Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ Khan, Taimur (2016-05-23). "Slave trade brought 800,000 Africans to the Gulf". The National. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ Akinci, Idil (2018). "The multiple roots of Emiratiness: the cosmopolitan history of Emirati society". Retrieved March 4, 2024.
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