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    United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Perspective - Orientation Guide and Emirati Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Customs, Rural and Urban Life, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al-Ain, Islam
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    United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Perspective - Orientation Guide and Emirati Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Customs, Rural and Urban Life, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al-Ain, Islam

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    These unique guides produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Abu Dhabi, Dubai - with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.

    UAE COUNTRY PROFILE * Introduction * U.A.E in Facts and Figures * GEOGRAPHY * The Neighborhood * Area * Climate * Environmental Issues * Major Cities * HISTORY * Introduction * Beginnings in the Bronze Age * Greek Conquerors and Persian Emperors * The coming of Islam * The Age of European Colonization * The Path to Independence * Recent Events * Timeline * ECONOMY * Introduction * Trade & Industry * Banking & Commerce * Energy * The Consumer * Agriculture * SOCIETY * Religion * Religious Diversity * Demographic Groups * Human Rights * Customs * Hospitality * Marriage * Gender Issues * Holidays * Art * Sports and Recreation * Outlook * Future Prospects * Demographics * Territorial Conflict * Religious Extremism * Economic Stability * Footnotes * UAE Country Profile * Country Profile * Geography * History * Recent Events and Government * Economy * Media * Ethnic Groups * Religion * Pre-Islamic Religions * Islam * Religion and Government * Daily Life * Religious Holidays * Places of Worship * Traditions * Greetings * Dress Code * Hospitality * Holidays * Weddings * Funerals * Do's and Don'ts * Urban Life * Urbanization * Education * Health Care * Traffic and Transportation * Cuisine and Dining * Marketplace * Street Vendors * Gathering Information * Rural Life * Rural Employment * Villages * Daily Life * Health and Education * Rural Administration * FAMILY LIFE * Family vs. Tribe * Marriage and Divorce * Typical Household * Footnotes

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherProgressive Management
    Release dateSep 19, 2015
    ISBN9781311092403
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    United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Perspective - Orientation Guide and Emirati Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Customs, Rural and Urban Life, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al-Ain, Islam
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    Progressive Management

    Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!

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