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United Arab Emirates

Overview

Language profile, English proficiency, and communication landscape in United Arab Emirates. Covers primary languages, global speaker counts, and proficiency indicators.

Key Metrics

Primary Language
Arabic
Global Speakers
420
Worldwide native and L2 speakers
English Proficiency
57/100
EF English Proficiency Index
Language Family
Afro-Asiatic (Semitic)

Language Context

Region
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Data Reliability
85/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: Ethnologue | CIA World Factbook · Last updated: 2025

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