What Language Do They Speak in United Arab Emirates?

The flag of United Arab Emirates features a red vertical band on its hoist side that takes up about one-fourth the width of the field and three equal horizontal bands of green, white and black adjoining the vertical band.
Official language of United Arab Emirates Arabic

The official language of United Arab Emirates is Arabic. Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries worldwide.

Languages in United Arab Emirates — FAQ

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

The official language of United Arab Emirates is Arabic.

How many official languages does United Arab Emirates have?

United Arab Emirates has 1 official language: Arabic.

Is Arabic spoken anywhere else?

Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries.

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