Refer to the passage below and then answer the question afterwards in the same language as the passage:

Passage: Arabic is the national language of the United Arab Emirates. The Gulf dialect of Arabic is spoken natively by the Emirati people. Since the area was occupied by the British until 1971, English is the primary lingua franca in the UAE. As such, a knowledge of the language is a requirement when applying for most local jobs.

Question: Which language is spoken by the Emirati people?
Arabic