Government figures show that around 250 Emiratis became British citizens between 1990 and 2012 , while a few others also gained American and Western citizenships over the years .
The giving up of UAE citizenship is generally frowned upon in Emirati society .
Government figures show that around 250 Emirati became British citizens between 1990 and 2012 , while a few others also gained American and Western citizenships over the years .
The giving up of UAE citizenship is generally frowned upon in Emirati society .