UAE Culture Smart The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture 1st edition by John Walsh 9781787029521 1787029522

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• ISBN 10:1787029522 

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• Author:John Walsh 

UAE – Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
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.

UAE Culture Smart The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture 1st Table of contents:

 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

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