UAE the Global Village
It is estimated that about 240 different cultures live in the UAE today. This means that almost all the cultures in the world are represented in the UAE making it a Global Village. The paper focuses on the question: How has globalization impacted the culture of the UAE? The paper compares the effectiveness and impact of globalization on UAE's economy and culture. Lastly, this paper also examines globalization and its impact on UAE and points out the positive and negative impacts of globalization.
Impact of globalization on UAE has been mixed with both negative and positive implications of global integration.
The population of Saudi Arabia is about 27.6 million people, whereas the neighbouring country of UAE (United Arab Emirate) although has the population of approximately 4.5 million, is considered a very good example of global village in the world. UAE has attracted the international community by undertaking remarkable development…...
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UAE
The United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is a country created for two purposes; the first is to provide a strong federal-based government in order to protect the traditions and uniqueness of the six different Emirates, while pooling resources in order to protect the territory and profits of the nation. It is a very young nation, only having declared independence in 1971 from Oman. The Emirates has a unique position in the world, being a small country with a population of 5 million, yet residing on the oil-rich Arabian Peninsula that exports the world its primary fuel source; oil. In recent years, two cities in particular, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, have tried to spread their influence beyond the oil market, and have created cities intended for doing business worldwide.
There are many social problems within the UAE, but have been controlled for in a way to protect the political elite. Unlike…...
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UAE HM
The Urbanest company is expanding into the UAE. This is the first time that the company has entered into a Muslim country. As such, HM plans need to be adjusted to deal with this reality. This will provide some unique challenges. However, given the friendly history of the UAE's acceptance of foreign companies, the penetration of the company into this environment should be able to occur successfully.
Cultural Basis-
Before any other issues are considered, the factor of Muslim religion and culture need to be factored in. The company has always prided itself upon accommodating its operations to student needs in ways that traditional university facilities could or would not. This is specifically a point that the company has advertised in press releases to potential student tenants in the UAE ("U-rooms.com partners with," 2010). Before any of our other questions are to be answered, the company must very proactively communicate and…...
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Insurance companies in uae: A large booming industry in dubai's vibrant and pumping economy.
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In fact the UAE held bilateral negations with officials from Iran in September of 1992. During this meeting the following request were made concerning Iran's occupation of the Islands.
1. The UAE wanted Iran to end the military occupation of both of the Tunbs Islands ("Assertion of the UAE").
2. The UAE asked that Iran make a commitment to adhere to the provisions established by 1971 Memorandum of Understanding as it pertained to Abu Musa ("Assertion of the UAE").
3. Abstain from interfering in any way or the United Arab Emirate's authority over the Abu Musa Island ("Assertion of the UAE").
4. Withdraw all efforts to impose on "the government organs on the Island of Abu Musa and on the citizens of the state and on the expatriates who work there ("Assertion of the UAE")."
5. Develop an appropriate framework to determine the issue of sovereignty over the Island of Abu Musa within an…...
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Koch, C. "Thomas R. Mattair, the Three Occupied UAE Islands: The Tunbs and Abu Musa" (Abu Dhabi: Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research, 2005). International journal of Middle East studies 41.1 (2009): 158. Print
United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a union of seven small emirates along the eastern Persian Gulf coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The city of Abu Dhabi was selected as the nation's capital when the union was created in 1971 and takes up nearly ninety percent of the nation's entire area. The six other emirates include Dubayy (Dubai), 'Ajman, Ash-Shariqah (Sharjah), Umm al-Qaywayn, and Ra's al-Khaymah, and Al- Fujayrah. Political power is divided between the central federal and emirate governments; the head of state is UAE president who is chosen by the Supreme Council of the Union made up of the rulers of the seven emirates. There are no political parties and most political power rests in the hands of the emirs and their families. Oil was discovered in UAE in 1958 and oil production began in 1969. The economy is now dominated by the petroleum industry, reserves concentrated in the…...
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e will need to become acquainted with the governance of the zone in which our target purchase operates.
The rapid ascension of the UAE has resulted in rapid inflation in recent years. This has resulting in increasing operating costs for businesses. Moreover, viable land has become scarce, pushing the price of both it and capital assets skyward. This represents a significant challenge in terms of cost reductions and foreign currency exposure. The dirham, which is currently pegged to the U.S. dollar, may be subject to a free float in coming years in recognition of the country's emergence as a world economic power in its own right.
The social infrastructure of the UAE represents some challenges. Less than 20% of the population is native Emirati; thus the country is heavily dependent on migrant workers from other countries. Half of the population comes from the Indian subcontinent, and within the working age group…...
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CIA World Factbook
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Domestic disputes, domestic violence, family violence, or intimate partner violence are terms often used interchangeably and usually are related to conflicts between or among family members (Buzawa et al. 2008). Whatever it is labeled, these issues occur in every country, across all religious lines, and evidence of abusive relationships and both abusive and victim-type personalities can be seen in a variety of social situations (Versola-usso & usso 2009; Williams et al. 2008; Gomez & Speizer 2009; Khan 2006; Alkhateeb et al. 2001). These types of abusive relationships not only transcend national, cultural, and religious boundaries, but can also be found in relationships amongst people of all ages and a complete diversity of sexual orientations and identifications (Lundy & Grossman 2005; Bimbi et al. 2008).
McNeely et al. (2001) assert that domestic violence is also not merely a gender issue, but is truly a human issue, and to perceive the problem…...
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UAE
Doing business internationally requires understanding of the local political and legal environments. In a country like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this can be a complex process, but it is necessary for successful market entry. This paper will explore the political and legal environments of the Emirates.
On a national level, the UAE is generally considered to be an open economy, and is certainly one of the more open economies in the region (CIA orld Factbook, 2013). The country has committed resources to infrastructure development and job creation, indicating a willingness to build the economic strength of the nation for the long run. There is a free trade agreement in place with the United States. In addition, several areas have set up Free Trade Zones allowing 100% foreign ownership and no taxes, with the objective of attracting foreign investors (CIA orld Factbook, 2013). It is worth noting that such policies are…...
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UAE
egional trade agreements
Tourism in the United Arab Emirates and free trade
In a manner that is unusual for an oil-rich state, the United Arab Emirates has pursued a vigorous free trade policy in an attempt to diversify its economy. "apid growth in the nonoil economy reduced oil's share of GDP from 60% in 1980 to 35.8% in nominal terms in 2007" in part thanks to its embrace of free trade ("UAE," 2013). At present, less than half of its export value comes from petroleum-related products ("UAE trade policy," 2014). The UAE's economic policy has been judged by outside, objective authorities to be liberal and open to trade. For example, the WTO reports "the UAE's tariff of 5% was significantly lower than the maximum tariff of 15% that can be charged under international trade regulations" ("UAE trade policy," 2014). Tourism has also been one of the cornerstones of the UAE's diversification program…...
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Algethami, S. (2013.).Why the UAE is a leading tourism destination in the region
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https://ustr.gov/countries-regions/europe-middle-east/middle-east/north-africa/united-arab-emirates
Economics of the UAE
majorly driven by the oil explorations vast oil reserves are found within the region.
Oil contributes the highest GDP to the UAE.
UAE's economy is one of the most open in the world.
Economics of the UAE
The economy of the UAE and other Arab countries is majorly driven by the oil explorations that are as a result of the vast oil reserves that are found within the region. Oil is the single natural resources that contribute the highest GDP to the UAE to an extent that foreign explorers are also involved in the mining and processing of the oil. It shapes both the economic trends as will be seen below and also the leadership and the politics of the region.
Inflation in UAE has been recorded at 2%
Despite the global credit crunch and recent crisis in Dubai, reports indicate that Dubai has the lowest unemployment rate
UAE unemployment rate went down to…...
From the 1950's to the present time the towns and villages have developed from a land of small oasis to that of a modern city with full functions as in any modern city.
The infrastructure investment in this area comes to a total in excess of tens of billions of $U.S.. Housing construction has added 1000's of villas, low income dwellings as well as land parcels provided as grants to nationals, residential dwellings as well with a high standard of modern community services. Development in agriculture cannot be missed due to an area in excess of 270000 hectares with more than 40 million standing palm trees and inclusive of vegetable and other crops and fruit crops. The highways are paved surfaces for more than the length of 4000 kilometers and are linked with service roads and highways into the larger cities. The United Arab Emirates is ranked among top countries…...
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Divorce in the United Arab Emirates
The Arab family can be described as pyramidally hierarchical, with regard to age, sex and extended. The Arab society marriage it is only designed and approved for procreation and parenting. Also, it is not regarded as a simple agreement between the two newly married, but rather as an agreement between their respective families. Hence, their marriage is carefully observed by their families and subjected to a number of severe regulations, strict procedures and boundaries meant to prevent its failure. However, marriage failure it is highly encountered in the Arab world in generally, and in the UAE it is recorded the highest divorce rate in the Arab golf. (El-Saadani, 2006). According to a study conducted by the Marriage Fund (2009) more than a fifth of the UAE marriages end up in divorce.
Aim and methodology
The aim behind conducting the present review is to present the divorce procedure…...
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Expatriates and Their Impact on the Domestic Population in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the top destinations in the world as a target for expatriates. Much of this trend is driven by the fact that UAE businesses are willing to pay top dollar to fill various roles that cannot be sourced domestically. The expatriates will come to work in the UAE for various reasons but the relatively high salary is one of the biggest appeals for many expatriates and draws in thousands of individuals annually from all over the world. hile this acts to provide value to the overall economy in the UAE by furthering economic development, it also has a number of ramifications for the domestic population, culturally and otherwise. This analysis will consider what implications that the large and growing expatriate community has for the national residents in the UAE.
Introduction
The United Arab…...
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Legal Process of Opening and unning a estaurant in the United States and How it Compares From Opening a estaurant in the United Arab Emirates.
ENVIONMENTAL FAMEWOK
Overview of the Hospitality Industry of Los Angeles
Sector Size and Growth
Annual evenue and Employment
Competition
Opportunity
Overview of Dubai estaurant Industry
LEGAL AND EGULATOY POCESS OF OPENING A ESTAUANT IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMEICA
Documentation and Legal Filing
eserve Company Name
Apply For Federal Identification Number (EIN)
egister To Collect State Sales Tax
egister as an Employer with the Unemployment Insurance Division at the State Labor Department
Arrange For Workers' Compensation and Disability Insurance
Arrange For Publication and Submit Certificate and Affidavits of Publication
Zoning Laws
Negotiating Commercial Lease
estaurant Corporate Structure
License and Permits
Business License
Food Service Establishment Permit
3.5.3. Alcohol Beverage License 18
3.5.4. Food Safety Permit 18
3.6. Food Safety egulation 19
3.7. Insurance 19
3.8. Domestic Laws that Apply to Business 20
3.8.1. Consumer Credit Protection Act 20
3.8.2. Employee Polygraph Protection Act 20
3.8.3. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 20
3.8.4. Fair Labor Standards…...
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Business in the United Arab Emirates.
According to my research, the month that our organization will be spending conducting business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will coincide partially with the holiday of Ramadan. Because the Emirates are comprised largely of Muslim populations, it is critical to acknowledge the customs both associated with the holiday month and with the larger practice of business within Muslim and Emirate cultures.
First, it is critical to understand the implications of Ramadan in a business context. Namely, Out-Law (2011) reports that "Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic year and it is observed for one lunar month. Ramadan begins when a new moon is sighted by Islamic scholars, so it is difficult to say precisely when this will be." (Out-Law, p. 1) During the holiday month, Muslims are required to fast from sunrise to sunset and are inclined to spend more time in prayer…...
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Literature Review:
1. Gil-Flores, Javier., Rodríguez-Santero, Javier., & Gordillo, J. (2017)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that contribute to the use of ICT in secondary-education classrooms, focusing on teacher characteristics and school infrastructure. The sample consisted of 624 secondary school teachers in Spain, and the sampling technique used was convenience sampling. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. The method of data analysis involved descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The major findings of the study revealed that teacher characteristics, such as age and experience, and school infrastructure, such as availability of devices and internet access, significantly influenced....
Allergic diseases are increasingly common among children in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with risk factors that can vary depending on individual characteristics and environmental factors. Understanding these risk factors is crucial for the prevention and management of allergic diseases in children. This literature review aims to explore the key risk factors for allergic diseases among children in the UAE.
One of the key risk factors for allergic diseases in children is genetics. Studies have shown that children with a family history of allergic diseases, such as asthma, eczema, and allergic rhinitis, are at higher risk of developing these conditions....
Key Risk Factors for Allergic Diseases in Children in the UAE
The prevalence of allergic diseases among children has been on the rise in recent decades, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) being no exception. A growing body of research has sought to identify the key risk factors contributing to this increase, providing valuable insights for targeted public health interventions and better management strategies.
Genetic Predisposition
Genetic factors play a significant role in the development of allergic diseases. Children with a family history of allergies are at an increased risk of developing similar conditions due to inherited genetic traits. Specific genes have been....
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