Emirati historical narratives
Document Type
Article
Source of Publication
History and Anthropology
Publication Date
6-1-2009
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.
DOI Link
ISSN
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
20
Issue
2
First Page
107
Last Page
121
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities
Keywords
British protectorate, Emirati, Historical narratives, UAE
Scopus ID
Recommended Citation
Bristol-Rhys, Jane, "Emirati historical narratives" (2009). All Works. 1455.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/1455
Indexed in Scopus
yes
Open Access
no