Emirates of the United Arab Emirates is recorded in this encyclopedia from the source named below.
Overview
The United Arab Emirates consists of seven emirates (Arabic: إمارات ʾimārāt; singular: إمارة ʾimārah), which were historically known as the Trucial States. Each emirate maintains sovereignty over its territory and functions in parallel with the federal government of the United Arab Emirates as per the United Arab Emirates Constitution.
Source and reuse
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Editorial note
This record is a sourced summary, not original research. Where the underlying material is silent on a point, this article is silent too. Last reviewed 2026-09-23.