The United Arab Emirates

Although Saudi Arabia and America are allies, they differentiate with their own set of unique customs and traditions. In the American culture, the media is a free press that sometimes issues ‘uncontrolled’ information to the public, often resulting in debates. The Arab media, however, is monitored by the authorities, and sometimes with the command of the Islamic clergymen. The media in Saudi Arabia is often manipulated and censored. Another difference is teach country’s religious beliefs. In the United States, Americans have their own individualistic view on faith where each person is entitled to decide what religion they wish to worship. Americans can even decide if they want to practice a religion or not. However in Saudi Arabia, the retention of the

By the beginning of the second Millennium, many countries realized the need and necessity to cope up with the rest of the rapidly developing world. As they realized this necessity, they also realized that the key to growth and development is, indeed, education. As a result, many countries around the world entered the heated race of reforming their education systems hoping that this would ensure them a foothold in the modern world.

The United States (US) is a diverse nation; a product of mass immigration from a variety of nations, race, and cultures. In fact, the US would not exist as it does today without the influx of immigrants coming to its shores for a better life. Many people have described the US as a melting pot, which elicits thoughts of everyone coming together to resemble one another. Rather than having an eclectic mix of different cultures and beliefs, the nation has sought to assimilate most people into a mold that reflects the dominant culture and belief system. However, diverse cultures and people need to feel as if they are accepted and their beliefs and cultures need recognition and inclusion (Petrovich & Lowe, 2005). The focus of public education in the US has been one of assimilation, where people let go of their former culture and adopt an entirely new identity (Hickey, 2015; Kaestle & Foner, 1983). While education has rested in the hands of individual states, the federal government has pushed a curriculum of assimilation throughout the history of the US (Carroll, 2009). However, many educational experts have determined that assimilationist practices were very alien to a variety of students and were not often beneficial to students who were forced or prodded to assimilate (Kaestle & Foner, 1983). Therefore, education for immigrants can be better understood through an investigation of the differing perspectives of assimilation and acculturation. Assimilation has been the

The present battle in the Middle East, specifically in Iraq, is in part because of a conflict between the different cultures rooted there. Beneath these cultural differences are theories based on the different religious belief systems in the variety of cultures. There are three major religious based out of the middle east, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Why do these religions have such a rift between them, if their principles are similar? All three of the religions have similar qualities, and many differences, but is that still a reason to compete with each other the way that they do? Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all pray to one God, recognize Jesus Christ,share the Old Testament and carry Holy books.

United Arab Emirates occupies a total area of about 83,600 square kilometers (32,400 square miles), along the south-eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula between 22°50 and 26°N and between 51° and 56°25 E. The UAE has 1 318 km of continental coastline along the Persian Gulf. The inflation rate, exchange rate and currency stability are important factors to consider in International trade, economically, the UAE has a 4% of GDP growth in 2012 with a lower inflation rate of 1.1%, In terms of days and cost of import procedure (United Arab Emirate). The Urbanization rate of the region is 84% (UAE) which would contribute to the product awareness in necessary part of the region since the urbanization rate is high. The common languages in

Having set the benchmark of a modern civilization due to economic and industrial superiority, Western European powers had contemptuous feelings toward the Ottomans’ primitive regimes and their internal strife. In fact, the 17th and 18th centuries in the Middle East were periods marked by severe financial crisis, increased decentralization, and stronger external control by western nations. It was clear that members of Ottoman and Persian military and bureaucratic organizations needed to prove themselves worthy in comparison to the European nations in order to shift the global balance of power back towards the East. As a result, drastic political, economic, and social reforms were implemented in the Middle East throughout the 19th century that aimed to both reverse the process of fragmentation within the empires and attempt to regain authority on a both local and global scale. Today, historians often describe this period of transformation as the beginning of the “modern” history of the Middle East as we are still living the consequences of the changes that took place during that period. Throughout this essay, I will demonstrate that on the one hand some of the social reforms that took place in the region helped modernize the educational and cultural affairs of Middle Eastern societies, while on the other hand, the failed establishment of new economic and political policies in the empires helped strengthen European control over the region and subsequently set the stage for the

The earth has seven continents, which are Africa, Asia, Europe, Antarctica, Australia, South America and North America. Today, some people prefer to spend their vacation abroad. Those people think for a month or two weeks about a country that they would to visit because almost all countries are unique. Some people try to get enough information about a country before they are going to travel to avoid problems. Furthermore, each country has its special aspects for instance, customs and traditions. Some countries around the world share some similarities between them. Even though the United States shares some similarities with the United Arab Emirates, there are many differences that completely differ

As years went by those who opposed the leadership of these despotic leaders were locked behind bars. Moreover, public exchequer was mismanaged. As their leadership realm and powers were strengthened, the civil rights of citizens to democracy and politics were negated. In some cases such as in Libya and Egypt, leaders such as Muammar Gaddafi initially had revolutionary slogans eventually took over power. However, these leaders did not strive to ensure that it was devolved to the masses. As such, the status of citizens reduced to that of aliens.

However, due to the greater outside relationship the UAE has with foreign investors and tourists, it has developed a more liberal attitude within its legislations and allowances than Qatar. This has been demonstrated through the government structures, where despite allowing democracy, Qatar does not let it happen on a regular basis for weak reasons, which defeats the purpose of practicing democracy in the first place. At the same time, the UAE only allows a fraction of the population to vote, but the way the government is run has benefitted the nation, therefore there is no immediate motivation to dispute or rectify it. At the same time, the Qatari laws remain very conservative in a modern world, whereas the UAE has adapted its laws and judiciary system to conform to its tourist and foreign industries. Since tourism does have a large impact on the country’s financial income, the recognition of international customs is very important, especially in the business hubs of Dubai and Ras al Khaimah. The applications of civil liberties is also of concern in Qatar and the UAE, but it should be remembered that the UAE does not theoretically take away these liberties like Qatar does by contradicting its own constitution by having the ruling family influence the media, then disallow the vast majority of its labour

The cover page of this TIME magazine, an issue of 1979 invoked purely the orientalist idea of the Middle East. It represented the faulty equation of Islam= Muslim= Arab= terrorist or religious fanatics.

Israel is a small country that is located in the Middle East. Surrounding borders include; Jordan, Syria, Palestinian Authority, Lebanon, and Egypt. Most of the population that is currently living there lives on the narrow coastal plain near the Mediterranean Sea to the west (kids.nationalgeographic.com). The coastal plain is parallel to the Mediterranean and is composed of a sandy shoreline bordered by fertile farmland. It also includes major urban centers, deep-water harbors, most of the country’s industry, and a large part of its tourist and agricultural facilities. The total area of Israel is 8,630 sq. miles so due to the small area, mountains, plains, fertile land, and deserts are often minutes apart. The Negev Desert located in

Most countries affected by the civil wars have been cut off from any regional connections therefore they weren’t able to attract many of their regular customers. The UAE has taken that to their advantage by reeling in the customers who would normally shop in Egypt, Syria, Tunisia, Libya and Yemen and give them the opportunity to shop in places in the UAE instead of in a dangerous country. This has led to a 10% rise in spending by shoppers affected by the Arab Spring. The United Arab Emirates is known as a modern country with a stable government system that the public seems to respect. Governments from different countries such as Syria have shut down Internet and power connections to avoid the world to see the troublesome county. Because of these barricades, countries such as the United States and England have been keeping a close eye, especially since they cannot export and import products between countries. Perhaps the Middle East would’ve been better off without the Arab Spring.

The economy in the United Arab Emirates has experienced substantial increases in the last 40 years. The UAE’s capabilities with the pearling and oil industries have given the region its necessary budgets to expand so rapidly. The economic policies in the UAE have gone through stages, since the birth of the region in 1971. Changes in economic welfare of the markets, and privatization policies are also key aspects in understanding the UAE’s economic liberalization and growth. In order to understand the UAE’s economic standard, economic liberalization must be analyzed. The argument of this paper will discuss how economic liberalization has occurred in the United Arab Emirates and is continuing to grow.

The UAE has a federal constitution that divides power between the federal government (based in Abu Dhabi) and the governments of the constituent Emirates. However, throughout the Emirates, if a foreign company or investor wishes to establish a presence in the UAE they will be required to have a UAE national. A UAE national is another term for an agent, partner or sponsor who will counsel and guide them in while in the country. The UAE is an active member of the United Nations, the Organizations of the Islamic Conference (OIC), the Arab League, and the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (AGCC).

UAE is located at the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Arabian Gulf sometimes referred to as Persian Gulf, bordering Oman , and Saudi Arabia to the south, sharing sea borders with Qatar and Iran (CIA World Factbook). The population is estimated to be 9.446 million and consists of 1.4 million Emirati citizens and 7.8 million expatriates, majority of whom came from India, Pakistan, Philippines and other Arab countries. It was established in 1971 as a federation of seven emirates (states). Each emirate is governed by a monarch; together, along with some elected representatives, they form the Federal Supreme Council – legislative organ. One of the monarchs is selected as the President of the United Arab Emirates.