UAE - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture
Published on 21. June 2018
169 pages
978-1-78702-952-1 (ISBN)
Description
Full of people who aim to combine the ancient and the modern, the UAE is an extremely rewarding place to visit. Set on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Gulf, the country was once a poor desert land, a confederation of tribal sheikhdoms on the periphery of the Arab world, subsisting on pearl diving and fishing. It was a British protectorate until independence in 1971, after which seven of the sheikhdoms united to form a federation, the UAE. The discovery of oil in the 1950s transformed the country's fortunes, and the UAE today is a land of contrasts-embracing skyscrapers, high-tech communications, and luxury hotels, while conservative values and religion remain strong. The UAE is a major player in the shifting alliances of the Middle East and the war against radical Islam, simultaneously seeking a global leadership position while maintaining its social systems and slowly integrating women into public life without violating its core beliefs.
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Content
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Contents
- Map of the UAE
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- Chapter 1: Land and People
- Geography
- Climate
- Rain
- The Environment
- The People
- The Importance Of Tribe
- A Brief History
- Sheikh Zayed
- Modern Times
- Government And Politics
- The Sheiks
- The Federal Supreme Council
- The Courts
- International Affiliations
- The Economy
- Government Generosity
- Treatment Of Foreign Workers
- The Quandary Of Long-term Expatriates
- The Contrast Between Old And New In Dubai
- Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes
- The Bubble Mentality
- Status And Social Structure
- Family
- Arab Pride
- Charity
- Religion
- Attitudes Toward Women
- Marriage
- Insha'allah
- Backhand Economy
- Wasta
- Tolerance And Prejudice
- Sense Of Humor
- Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions
- Falconry
- Calendars
- Holidays
- Ramadan
- Eid Al-fitr
- Other Religious Holidays
- New Year
- Other Celebrations
- Local Customs And Folklore
- Traditional Emirati Dancing
- Chapter 4: Making Friends
- Attitudes Toward Foreigners
- Greetings
- Hospitality
- Invitations Home
- Manners
- Chapter 5: The Emiratis At Home
- The Household
- Family Life
- Childhood
- Education
- Daily Life
- Clothes
- Henna
- Family Occasions
- The Importance Of Scent In Emirati Culture
- Chapter 6: Time Out
- Shopping
- Cultural Activities
- Eating Out
- Nightclubs And Bars
- Sports
- Out Of Town
- Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Safety
- Roads And Traffic
- Where To Stay
- Health
- Safety
- Chapter 8: Business Briefing
- The Business Landscape
- The Local Business Community
- Business Culture
- Business Ethics
- Business Etiquette
- Presentations
- Negotiations
- Contracts
- Meetings
- Dealing With The Government
- Women In The Workplace
- Economic Free Zones
- Chapter 9: Communicating
- The Communications Revolution
- Social Media
- The Media
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- Index
