UAE: Dialect ban for non-Emiratis to promote proper language use among children, say experts

By Staff Reporter

The Emirati dialect is characterised by its authenticity, as its roots, vocabulary, and expressions trace back to Classical Arabic language
As the UAE government recently implemented a new media policy that restricts the use of the Emirati dialect to citizens only, experts have come forth to express their strong support.

They stressed the move’s importance in preserving the UAE’s unique linguistic identity.

Lamia Rashid Al Shamsi, a 54-year-old mother and grandmother from Sharjah, has been actively documenting Emirati vocabulary since 2014 through social media, and is aiming to publish a book soon.