Title
Emirati historical narratives
Source of Publication
History and Anthropology
Abstract
The rapid development of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has encouraged a focus on the future rather than on the past, and Emirati historical narratives condense historical time significantly, sometimes erasing entire periods. Emirati narratives also retrace the years of British hegemony and present British-Emirati relationships in competing and conflicting ways. This article identifies several current historical narratives: the Qawasim; the British are our friends; the freedom fighters; The Trucial States Council; and building the country. The article reviews the documented history of the UAE, and then describes the historical narratives that have contemporary currency. The research for this article was conducted during the years 2001 to 2008, and is based on participant observation, interviews and focus groups. © 2009 Taylor & Francis.
Document Type
Article
First Page
107
Last Page
121
Publication Date
6-1-2009
DOI
10.1080/02757200902875407
Recommended Citation
Bristol-Rhys, Jane, "Emirati historical narratives" (2009). Scopus Indexed Articles. 2271.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/scopus-indexed-articles/2271