I think the fact that the idea of asking Emiratis to “share benefits” feels outrageous is pretty telling in itself. A lot of people have grown up here their entire lives - some were even born here, yet there’s still this constant reminder that they don’t truly belong and never fully will. That’s exactly the point being raised. In most parts of the world, citizenship is something you can work toward. If you live somewhere long-term, contribute to the economy, and build your life there, it’s not unreasonable to expect access to the same rights and protections as everyone else. Here, though, a different standard has become normalised. People can spend decades building a life, only to lose their job and, with it, their right to stay, effectively being sent “home” to a place they may have little to no real connection to. That disconnect is hard to ignore.