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Warda, Samia Youssry. "Emirati Millennials: A Catalyst for Innovation in the Tourism Industry." Transnational Marketing Journal 7, no. 2 (October 2, 2019): 131–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.33182/tmj.v7i2.776.
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It is evident that generational shifts in tourist behaviour facilitate the anticipation and accommodation of future trends in the industry. Although a unique and influential tourist segment, the millennial generation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has not been adequately researched. This paper aims to explore the travel patterns of Emirati millennials; particularly their preferences, their online travel behaviour and the impact of social media on their choices. After reviewing the academic and trade literature on millennial travelers and some cases of existing innovative practices of tourism businesses targeting millennials, the paper will present the results of a survey conducted to investigate the travel patterns of young Emirati travelers, contributing to the literature on this emerging segment which is almost nonexistent. The research offers useful insights into what Emiratis value the most, their preference for leisure travel to new destinations and the influence of travel apps and social media on their travel planning. The research led to the development of suggestions for businesses aiming to attract millennials.
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Michael, Noela, Reynold James, and Ian Michael. "Australia’s cognitive, affective and conative destination image: an Emirati tourist perspective." Journal of Islamic Marketing 9, no. 1 (March 5, 2018): 36–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jima-06-2016-0056.
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand the destination image perceptions about Australia – a Western culture country – as held by the rapidly increasing, high spending, culturally dissimilar new segment of travellers, the Emiratis[1] from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach A qualitative methodology was used to understand the cognitive, affective and conative images of Australia. A structured categorisation matrix was used to analyse the data so that only aspects fitting the matrix were selected. Findings Within the cognitive variable, Australia was found to be pleasant, family oriented, a fun place, laid back and the local people friendly. From an affective factor perspective, Australia was seen as being exciting, because of the variety of activities available for these tourists. Exciting was expressed by words like fantastic, amazing and extreme experience. In terms of the conative variable most of the Emirati tourists expressed strong feelings to go back to Australia and to even re-visit with friends. They also mentioned that they would recommend Australia to family and friends. Research limitations/implications A limitation of this study was that our sample comprised informants mainly from the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the two largest Emirates of the nation. The study offers destination marketing organisations’ (DMOs) insights into Emirati travellers’ perceptions about Australia, which would benefit destination marketing. Originality/value This study examines the under researched area of how Australia – with its liberal Western culture – could be better marketed to the growing numbers of culturally conservative, high spending Emirati outbound tourists from the officially Islamic UAE, and also more generally to the socio-culturally homogeneous Gulf Cooperation Council region that the UAE is part of. Whilst destination image is an intensively analysed topic within the realm of tourism research, and reportedly a powerful influence on destination choice, the extant literature on how Australia is perceived as a travel destination by Emiratis is scant. For DMO’s attempting to attract wealthy Emirati tourists into Australia, this research is valuable and timely, as several Emiratis are seeking newer travel destinations away from the Western hemisphere, where the general anti-Arab/Islamic sentiments are currently quite strong.
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Alhajji, Mira Abdalla, and Alaa Makki. "An Examination of the Connections Between Visual Communication and Pop Culture." Migration Letters 20, S12 (December 14, 2023): 109–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.59670/ml.v20is12.5844.
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Visual communication plays a substantial role in society and, particularly in the framework of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), assumes a pivotal position in both shaping and mirroring its cultural milieu. Visual communication has played a decisive part in the transmission and interpretation of Emirati culture inside the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It encompasses a wide range of artistic expressions, both ancient and contemporary, that serve as vehicles for expressing the fundamental aspects of Emirati culture. The historical visual communication perspective in the United Arab Emirates encompasses traditional crafts and artworks and the contemporary digital media and design age. This qualitative research examines the complex interplay between visual communication and Emirati popular culture, investigating how they mutually shape each other. This study utilizes an extensive review of scholarly literature to elucidate the persistent correlation existing in visual communication and the development of popular culture in the United Arab Emirates. The results indicate that the amalgamation of visual communication and popular culture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) produces favorable results, enhancing the cultural environment with more vibrancy and resonance. In summary, the study confirms the capacity of visual communication to influence and improve Emirati popular culture, with significant implications for forthcoming changes. The statement highlights the considerable importance of visual communication in reflecting and shaping the cultural dynamics of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Abraham, Jaya, Shilpa Iyanna, and Makhtar Sarr. "Perceived Rate Of Returns To Education: A UAE Perspective." International Business & Economics Research Journal (IBER) 12, no. 8 (July 29, 2013): 979. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/iber.v12i8.7993.
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The measurement of rate of returns is central to the profitability analysis of educational investments. Literature suggests that the ex-ante approach of measuring the perceptions of the beneficiaries is a reliable indicator of returns to education. The present study estimates the perceived rate of returns to higher education for undergraduate students in UAE. Respondents were asked to provide estimates of future expected earnings with and without higher education. The study indicates that the Emiratis and non-Emirati students differ significantly in the estimates of perceived rate of returns. The findings of this study offer strategic insights on the economic considerations in the higher education enrollment process in the UAE. It also emphasizes the need for better counseling among the Emirati school students regarding the importance of higher education and return to higher education.
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Jabeen, Fauzia, Mohd Nishat Faisal, and Marios Katsioloudes. "Localisation in an emerging Gulf economy." Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal 37, no. 2 (March 14, 2018): 151–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/edi-02-2017-0045.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to understand Emirati nationals’ perceptions of the role of workforce localisation policies in their professional aspirations and growth and, second, to determine the role of higher education and job attributes in the achievement of their goals. The study uses a hierarchy-based model/road map to improve localisation efforts by attempting to aid understanding of the relationships and barriers hindering these processes. Design/methodology/approach The study follows a two-stage process. In the first stage, a questionnaire-based survey was administered to 207 Emirati postgraduate students from public and private universities based in two major Emirates: Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The sample data were analysed by basic descriptive statistics in the form of cross-relationships and rank correlation tests. In the second stage, an interpretive structural modelling approach was used to develop a hierarchy-based structural model of the barriers to localisation. Findings Emiratis younger than 30 years old consider localisation as an enabling factor in their professional success in contrast to those older than 30 years old. The results also indicate that working female Emiratis have significantly more positive attitudes regarding the contribution of localisation towards their professional success than that of their male counterparts. However, both genders see a mismatch in efforts being made to better equip themselves for the workplace. The hierarchy-based model delineates variables that could contribute to making localisation a successful employment programme in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Research limitations The findings of this study relate to the UAE. However, there are similar localisation programmes that have been implemented in other Gulf Cooperation Council states. Hence, while the results of this study are relevant to the UAE, they may not be generalisable to the entire Gulf region. Practical implications It is proposed that the research findings and the structural model of relationships may help policy makers develop suitable strategies to strengthen the Emirati localisation programme. Originality/value This study makes a contribution to the literature and can serve as a guide to policy makers for localisation programmes. This is achieved by analysing the attitude of UAE nationals studying at higher education institutions. Furthermore, the study presents a hierarchy-based model of the barriers to localisation that explains the root causes of the problem.
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Jabeen, Fauzia, Heather Lynn Friesen, and Kilani Ghoudi. "Quality of work life of Emirati women and its influence on job satisfaction and turnover intention." Journal of Organizational Change Management 31, no. 2 (April 9, 2018): 352–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jocm-01-2017-0016.
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Purpose The purpose of the paper is to examine the quality of work life (QoWL) and its influence on job satisfaction and turnover (job-leaving) intention of Emirati women employed in various public sector organizations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through a structured questionnaire gleaned from literature, and were analyzed through partial least squares structural equation modeling. Findings QoWL was found to have a significant relationship with all variables in the model, and was found, as hypothesized, to have a positive effect on job satisfaction and a negative effect on turnover intention. Research limitations/implications One of the main limitations of this study is that the sample is drawn from only Emirati female employees who were working in public organizations based in the Abu Dhabi region, the capital of UAE, and hence, cannot be generalized. Practical implications This study helps policy makers by identifying crucial points that can improve Emirati female employees’ QoWL with a commensurate reduction in turnover intention in a collectivistic society. Public sector organizations should address the factors that directly affect Emirati women’s QoWL and job satisfaction, as it will ultimately result in less staff turnover, greater productivity, and will also support the localization strategy. Originality/value The study is one of the first enquiries which stresses the importance of understanding how Emirati female employees perceive and categorize themselves as a valuable element of the workplace alongside the significance of augmenting their sense of belongingness to their organization.
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Howe-Walsh, Liza, Sarah Turnbull, Saleena Khan, and Vijay Pereira. "Exploring career choices of Emirati women in the technology sector." Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance 7, no. 1 (March 21, 2020): 96–114. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/joepp-01-2020-0007.
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PurposeThe study aims to explore the factors that influence Emirati women's career choice in the UAE. This study contributes to the influence of context in career choices by investigating how Emirati women chose information technology (IT) as a profession through the lens of the social cognitive career theory.Design/methodology/approachThis study undertook in-depth interviews with 21 Emirati women working in technology in the UAE. The study considers women's career choices at three levels, i.e. from an individual, organisational and national context perspective.FindingsThe key findings include identifying the importance of national context in influencing career choices among other factors such as family centrality, desire to be seen as a role model, company reputation and government policy.Practical implicationsThe study has wider implications for women's career choices in other contexts. The findings highlight the challenges women face, such as a lack of role models and family centrality, which need to be considered in recruitment policies and practices in other national contexts.Originality/valueThe originality of the study is its contribution to the literature developing understanding of the influences on women's career choices in the Emirates. While previous studies have identified the role of patriarchal influence on women's careers, we have less understanding of the importance attributed to individual factors such as being perceived as a role model within their family and to society. Similarly, the literature provides limited evidence of the influence of factors such as government sponsorship and company reputation.
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Shaya, Nessrin, and Rawan Abu Khait. "Feminizing leadership in the Middle East." Gender in Management: An International Journal 32, no. 8 (November 7, 2017): 590–608. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/gm-07-2016-0143.
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Purpose This paper aims to form an empirical study, stemming from a Middle-Eastern context, on eliminating gender discrimination and achieving women’s empowerment. It aims to develop a conceptual model on the principal social and cultural factors inducing the success of Emirati women in attaining senior leadership roles and shaping their leadership style to be transformational. Moreover, it examines the comparability and divergence of the accumulated data on the empowerment of Emirati women in an international context from existing international literature. Design/methodology/approach The design of the study was based on data gathered from face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with four Emirati women occupying the highest leadership positions in various fields, followed by thematic analysis. Findings Data analysis confirmed the significant influence of the study’s key factors, namely, the role of the national government, Islamic work ethic and family, on the subjects’ empowerment and their adherence to transformational leadership style. However, two new k ey factors impacting empowerment emerged, namely, the influence of rulers’ leadership and the efforts in balancing work/life commitments. The findings led to the development of a study model on Emirati women empowerment and leadership style, reflecting the appropriateness of international literature on the Emirati context. Particularly, it is the social and economic circumstances of the nation supported by policies form the major source of empowerment, in addition to the important role that family capital and business ethics play. Remarkably, the challenges facing Emirati working women ought to be different than the rest of the Middle East. Originality/value A dearth of literature pertaining to women’s leadership exists; however, they were mostly carried out within Western contexts that may not be applicable to Arab societies because of cultural and religious differences. The study strives to portray an unambiguous picture to the significant impact of the parenting role and Islam work ethics in relating positively to their daughters and prompt them to develop crucial societal and professional skills, in a country as UAE where expatriates and Westerns dominate the population body. In addition, it shapes the UAE national government as a unique example and role model, to local governments in other Arab states, to learn from regarding supporting women, helping them to achieve excellence. Aiming for feminizing leadership, the Emirati women leadership styles are explored in an attempt to demonstrate the capacities and potentials of Emirati and Arab women in positions of power and influence. It is assumed that this study will help in bringing confidence in Emirati women capabilities, inducing a change in attitudes towards Arab women managers and encouraging employment in non-traditional feminine based jobs.
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Alshehhi, Ruqayya. "Increasing Turnover Rate among Emirati Employees in Private Sector in Ras Al Khaima." Journal of Human Resource and Leadership 9, no. 3 (June 5, 2024): 19–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.47604/jhrl.2649.
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Purpose: This study is aiming to examine the factors that contribute to the increasing rate of Emirati employees leaving their jobs in Ras Al Khaima private sector. It will demonstrate how these factors affect employees and result in their decision to leave their jobs. Additionally, which factor has the most impact on their intentions to resign will be identified. Moreover, what Human Resource Management do in response to that issue in order to strengthen their organization's position in the business market. According to the findings, this paper will attempt to introduce and propose some recommendations on how Human Resource Management can attract Emirati people to work in Ras Al Khaima private sector. Methodology: To handle this problem, the research will depend on the based-literature review methodology. The study relied on literature review to infer the factors that contribute to the increasing turnover rate among Emirati employees in Ras Al Khaima private sector. A comprehensive review of relevant academic and empirical literature was conducted to find out these factors. Findings: The main finding of the study is the positive relationship between job satisfaction and salary, rewards, benefits & compensation, as well as flexible work practices and career development opportunities. Job satisfaction decreases the employee intention to quit their jobs. Additionally, shorter working hours which is needed to achieve work-life balance is related positively to employee retention and decreases turnover rate among employees. The paper also concluded that organizational support, fairness perception, and work-family culture are critical variables in employee retention. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study will provide new insights that would incorporate different views on employee turnover relevant to the Emirati context particularly in the private sector of Ras Al Khaimah. It will offer some recommendations that will enable policymakers to develop measures that can help reduce turnover rates among Emirati employees. It will also help in improving the HR practices according to the awareness of the socio-cultural and economic characteristics that affect the Emirati workers. Additionally, the policy recommendations may inform the creation of laws and measures that could enhance the employment status and satisfaction of Emirati employees in the private sector. The paper recommends creating strategic Emiratization initiatives, enhancing work environment through focusing on cultural values, engaging HR managers in setting UAE-specific HRM models that account for cultural and organizational peculiarities.
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AlDhaheri, Rajwa, Fauzia Jabeen, Matloub Hussain, and Ali Abu-Rahma. "Career choice of females in the private sector: empirical evidence from the United Arab Emirates." Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning 7, no. 2 (May 8, 2017): 179–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/heswbl-10-2016-0075.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the influence of a range of factors on the decision of female Emirati students to join the private sector as a career choice. Design/methodology/approach This study employs the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to prioritise the factors affecting Emirati students’ choice of career. The AHP model was developed with five criteria and 19 sub-criteria based on previous literature. Data were collected through interviews of 12 female Emirati students enroled in higher educational institutions in the UAE. The respondents were selected from both public and private universities on the basis of their majors and their academic performance (GPA). The data collected were interpreted and a priority vector was assigned to each criterion and sub-criterion. Findings The findings show that emotional stability for engineering students and job-skills mismatch for business students are the most important factors that influence the career choice of female Emirati students in the private sector. Research limitations/implications Authors can develop this model in their academic pursuits, and the AHP method can be used to solve employment-related decision-making problems in the private sector. Also, the findings can help policy makers and related associations to develop various policies based on the specific factors found to empower female Emirati students in the private sector in an effective manner. Originality/value The low rates of employment of the native population in the private sector is a major issue in the UAE. The study is the first of its kind to propose an AHP model that prioritises the factors which influence female Emirati students to join the private sector.
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de Waal, André, and Miriam Frijns. "The influence of the UAE context on management practice in UAE business." International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management 9, no. 2 (June 20, 2016): 236–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/imefm-01-2015-0012.
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Purpose This paper aims to investigate whether the United Arab Emirates (UAE) business context as described in the literature still matches with the UAE business context in practice. In many managerial publications, and even in quite a few academic ones, warnings are given about the different and difficult business environment which exists in Arab countries. This environment is allegedly characterized by a high religious influence, a definitive centralization of power, a strong family and tribal culture and a strong role of wasta, which makes doing business in the Middle East arduous. However, the context of the UAE is not typical Arab, as it is very much multicultural with many expatriates working in both local and foreign companies. Design/methodology/approach The theoretical aspects of the UAE business context were derived from a literature study. The aspects of the UAE business context in practice were collected during interviews with 36 Emirati and Western and Eastern expat managers working in the UAE. Subsequently, the theoretical aspects were matched with the practical aspects. Findings The matching shows that the typical Arab business setting is still there but that it exists next to the international business setting. Research limitations/implications Because of the coexisting cultural business settings, more nuance is needed in describing the typical Arab elements of the UAE business context, to fully understand the way of operating in the UAE. Originality/value As during this study a cross section of nationalities working in the UAE, including Emirati, was interviewed, it gives an unique insight into the current state of affairs in the UAE.
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Ibrahim, Ghada Rashad, Iltaf Shah, Salah Gariballa, Javed Yasin, James Barker, and Syed Salman Ashraf. "Significantly Elevated Levels of Plasma Nicotinamide, Pyridoxal, and Pyridoxamine Phosphate Levels in Obese Emirati Population: A Cross-Sectional Study." Molecules 25, no. 17 (August 28, 2020): 3932. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules25173932.
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Water-soluble vitamins like B3 (nicotinamide), B6 (pyridoxine), and B9 (folic acid) are of utmost importance in human health and disease, as they are involved in numerous critical metabolic reactions. Not surprisingly, deficiencies of these vitamins have been linked to various disease states. Unfortunately, not much is known about the physiological levels of B6 vitamers and vitamin B3 in an ethnically isolated group (such as an Emirati population), as well as their relationship with obesity. The aim of the present study was to quantify various B6 vitamers, as well as B3, in the plasma of obese and healthy Emirati populations and to examine their correlation with obesity. A sensitive and robust HPLC-MS/MS-based method was developed for the simultaneous quantitation of five physiologically relevant forms of vitamin B6, namely pyridoxal, pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, pyridoxamine phosphate, and pyridoxal phosphate, as well as nicotinamide, in human plasma. This method was used to quantify the concentrations of these vitamers in the plasma of 57 healthy and 57 obese Emirati volunteers. Our analysis showed that the plasma concentrations of nicotinamide, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine phosphate in the obese Emirati population were significantly higher than those in healthy volunteers (p < 0.0001, p = 0.0006, and p = 0.002, respectively). No significant differences were observed for the plasma concentrations of pyridoxine and pyridoxal phosphate. Furthermore, the concentrations of some of these vitamers in healthy Emirati volunteers were significantly different than those published in the literature for Western populations, such as American and European volunteers. This initial study underscores the need to quantify micronutrients in distinct ethnic groups, as well as people suffering from chronic metabolic disorders.
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Naser, Kamal, and Yousef Mohammad Hassan. "Factors influencing external audit fees of companies listed on Dubai Financial Market." International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management 9, no. 3 (August 15, 2016): 346–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/imefm-01-2015-0007.
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Purpose This study aims to examine the underlying determinants that may influence external audit fees paid by Emirati nonfinancial companies listed on Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Design/methodology/approach Data used in this study are mainly collected from the 2011 annual reports and corporate governance reports published by the Emirati nonfinancial companies listed on DFM. Backward regression analysis is used to measure the impact of a set of company characteristics on Emirati non-financial listed firm’s audit delays. Findings The findings pointed to a significant and positive association between audit fees and each of corporate size and audit committee independence variables. A significant and negative relationship has been detected between external audit fees and business complexity. The findings also revealed that audit fees are not significantly associated with company’s profitability, risk, industry type, status of audit firm and audit report lag. Originality/value The paper helps in expanding limited existing literature about the determinants of audit fees in the Arab and Middle East countries generally and in the UAE context particularly. No prior attempt had been made to investigate the determinants of audit fees paid by Emirati firms listed on DFM because the disclosure of audit fees services provided by external auditors only became effective after April 30, 2010. The findings of the study may be generalized to other Arab countries, particularly neighboring Gulf Cooperation Council states, that have a similar socio-cultural environment.
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Tibi, Sana, R. Malatesha Joshi, and Lorraine McLeod. "Emergent writing of young children in the United Arab Emirates." Written Language and Literacy 16, no. 1 (March 8, 2013): 77–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/wll.16.1.04tib.
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We report results of writing samples of six Emirati children aged four to four and a half years collected at monthly intervals over an eight month period (the kindergarten academic year). Three teachers and six parents were interviewed to triangulate the data that were collected in the classrooms. The grounded theory method was used to code and categorize the data, which were then compared with the literature on emergent writing. Findings of this longitudinal study revealed that few opportunities are provided at home and in kindergarten for the development of young children’s emergent writing in Arabic and revealed other issues related to bilingualism and diglossia. Recommendations are provided for policy makers, teachers, and parents that would accelerate the development of young children’s Arabic literacy, particularly emergent writing skills, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Jabeen, Fauzia, Mohd Nishat Faisal, Huda Al Matroushi, and Sherine Farouk. "Determinants of innovation decisions among Emirati female-owned small and medium enterprises." International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship 11, no. 4 (November 7, 2019): 408–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijge-02-2019-0033.
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that influence the innovation decisions of Emirati women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach This study uses a two-phased approach. In the first phase, empirical research on 50 Emirati female entrepreneurs is conducted to discover the extent of innovation in their ventures. In the second phase, the study uses an analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to prioritize factors considered important in facilitating business innovation among SMEs. The AHP model is developed with 9 criteria and 25 sub-criteria based on the previous literature. Face-to-face interviews are conducted with Emirati female entrepreneurs operating nascent (n = 10), start-up (n = 10) and established innovative (n = 10) businesses to collect data for the AHP study. The data collected are interpreted and a priority vector is assigned to each criterion and sub-criterion. Findings Female SME owners prioritize government policies, research and development, innovation strategy and skill development as the main criteria that influence their innovation decisions. Family support, access to external financing, social networks and the allocation of funds are the main sub-criteria affecting their decisions to be innovative. Furthermore, respondents who are in the nascent business stage consider family motivation as the greatest influence on initiating new ideas through financial and moral support. Among all respondents, the nascent business owners rank skill development the highest because they are still in the initial stages of their business journeys, and thus, obtaining these skills could help them increase innovation and success in their ventures. However, respondents in the established stage rank innovation strategy the highest. Research limitations/implications The study results can help policymakers and women’s associations, such as businesswomen councils, identify the specific inhibitors and facilitators linked to innovation and, thereby, help develop various effective policies to promote innovation among Emirati women-owned SMEs. Originality/value The study is one attempt to facilitate innovation among Emirati women-owned SMEs through its efforts to discover the determinants of innovation efforts at nascent, start-up and established business stages as defined by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (2012). The study can help Emirati women-owned SMEs understand the critical factors influencing innovation and can encourage them to incorporate innovative characteristics for business growth and resilience. Furthermore, the study can provide insights for policymakers, financial institutions and non-governmental organizations on factors hindering innovation among Emirati women-owned SMEs, which may serve as a tool for creating resilience among female entrepreneurs.
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Saadah, Mohammed, Mahfoud El Beshari, Loai Saadah, Hisham Hamdallah, Zeinab Alloub, Amani Ali Al Zaabi, Abdelmatlob Ben-Mussa, and Anwaar Ben-Nour. "Progressive myoclonic epilepsy type 1: Report of an Emirati family and literature review." Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports 2 (2014): 112–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ebcr.2014.03.006.
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Arthur, Damien, Claire Eloise Sherman, Noora Saeed Al Hameli, and Salama Yousef Al Marzooqi. "Materialism in the United Arab Emirates." International Journal of Emerging Markets 15, no. 3 (September 26, 2019): 507–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijoem-08-2017-0277.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the antecedents, cultivation, behaviours and consequences of materialism in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Given the UAE’s dramatic transformation into a developed and commercialised nation, such an investigation is highly warranted. Design/methodology/approach In this study, four focus groups and 25 in-depth interviews with UAE nationals were conducted. A conceptual model theorising the antecedents, cultivation, behaviours and consequences of materialism in the UAE emerged from a grounded theory analysis of the primary data and existing literature. Findings Rapid development, commercialisation and a substantial increase in new wealth have led to the development and socialisation of material values. Conspicuous and status consumption is creating an increasingly judgmental consumer society that is further cultivating material values in an ongoing cycle. Traditional Emirati values are also being expressed through materialistic displays. The consequences of materialism for the Emirati population include both positive and negative impacts on well-being, an increase in financial distress, delayed marriage and family conflict. Practical implications The model guides policy makers beyond constraining consumption via advertising and financial regulation towards breaking the cycles that cultivate harmful materialistic tendencies. The use of a more socio-cultural approach is recommended, which includes building self-esteem, resilience to judgements, use of cultural influencers, re-direction efforts and campaigns raising awareness and recognition of materialism as a social problem. Originality/value This is the first study to develop a comprehensive model of the antecedents, cultivation, behaviours and consequences of materialism in an emerging market.
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Hamdan, Allam Mohammed, Reem Khamis, Ammar Abdulla Al Hawaj, and Elisabetta Barone. "The mediation role of public governance in the relationship between entrepreneurship and economic growth." International Journal of Managerial Finance 16, no. 3 (December 3, 2019): 316–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijmf-04-2018-0111.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mediation role of public governance in the relationship between entrepreneurship and economic growth in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach To achieve this aim, the study uses a 20-year time series analysis (1996–2015) and tests the effect of entrepreneurship on economic growth, through public governance, via a mediator model. Findings The study has determined that public governance buoys the positive effect that entrepreneurship activities exert on economic growth in the UAE. Based on this determination, the study posits a set of recommendations that focus on supporting entrepreneurship activities that play a significant role in economic growth. Originality/value The study adds to the literature on the impact of entrepreneurship on economies dependent on oil revenues vis-à-vis a public policy perspective. The study provides insights into the type of entrepreneurship that most efficaciously suits the Emirati social and cultural milieu in terms of fostering national economic growth. In addition, the study limns a vision of the role of public governance in creating an enabling environment that stimulates entrepreneurial activity and, in turn, increases economic growth in the Emirates.
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Kamhieh, Celine. "Female Emirati University Students’ Book Reading Choices: An Investigation." International Journal of Linguistics 9, no. 6 (November 5, 2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijl.v9i6.12095.
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The inescapable link between college students' reading habits and their academic success suggests the importance to educators of investigating their students’ reading interests and preferences. The study reported here was an open investigation into the book reading choices of first-year female Emirati university students to see what genres, authors, main protagonists and book settings they preferred. Book titles were mined from data which was gathered during a larger in-depth research on students’ reading habits over a period of two years, through interviews, journal entries, surveys, emails and conversations. Results showed that, while students had a preference for fiction, they also had a comparatively high interest in nonfiction, particularly self-help books. Gender did not appear to be a major factor in their preferences although male authors were popular. Geography, including author and protagonist nationality and book setting, appeared to be more important, with students showing a preference for American and British authors, protagonists and settings. With students’ overall choice of Arab authors and titles at little more than one tenth of their total choices, availability of interesting books would appear to be of paramount importance. There are implications for the Arabic book publishing industry, in general, and the Emirati book publishing industry, in particular. Findings will be of interest also to educators, librarians and others who wish to promote leisure reading among college students in the Arab world and augment the limited literature on Arab students' reading choices.
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Lusk, Jeniece, and Anne Mook. "Hyper-Consumption to Circular Economy in the United Arab Emirates: Discarding the Disposable and Cherishing the Valuable." SocioEconomic Challenges 4, no. 3 (2020): 33–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.21272/sec.4(3).33-45.2020.
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Overconsumption of resources and consumer items is an important driver for environmental degradation and climate change. Malls, shopping, and conspicuous consumption are deeply ingrained in the local values and the global image of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE has a diverse and international population with over 85% expats and numerous opportunities to reduce environmental impact. Increased participation in a circular economy that aims to reduce resource use by recycling materials, reusing products, extending their lifespan, and maintaining their economic value would be an effective strategy to reduce negative environmental impacts. However, little is known about how much and why UAE citizens and residents participate in the circular economy. Therefore, it is important to examine the factors that predict participation in the circular economy in the UAE. To investigate this question, we surveyed n=163 undergraduate students at an American-curriculum university in the UAE and explored literature-based explanations as predictors for participation in the circular economy, namely gender, nationality, exposure to circular economy initiatives, efforts to reduce ecological footprints, and sustainable consumer behaviors using index-based negative binomial regression models. We also compare differences in ways and levels of participation in the circular economy between UAE citizens and residents with t-tests. Our results suggest that participation in the circular economy does not emerge from concerted efforts to reduce environmental degradation such as lowering ecological footprint and reducing waste, but rather investments in sustainable and durable items. Emirati citizens are more likely to participate in the circular economy, in particular repairing items, than expat residents. These differences are most likely to be explained by the more stable lifestyles of Emirati citizens as opposed to the more itinerant lifestyles of expat residents. Keywords: sustainability, circular economy, consumption, Middle East, ecological footprint, recycling.
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Wilson, Kenesha, Eddia Copeland Solas, and Natalie Guthrie-Dixon. "A Preliminary study on the use of Mind Mapping as a Visual-Learning Strategy, in General Education Science classes for Arabic speakers in the United Arab Emirates." Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning 16, no. 1 (February 26, 2016): 31–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.14434/josotl.v16i1.19181.
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Mind mapping was introduced as a culturally relevant pedagogy aimed at enhancing the teaching and learning experience in a general education, Environmental Science class for mostly Emirati English Language Learners (ELL). Anecdotal evidence suggests that the students are very artistic and visual and enjoy group-based activities. It was decided to integrate an intervention that would incorporate Emirati artistic and collaborative practices, in an effort to engage them on all levels, such that their academic attainment is positively affected. Preliminary results based on a group of 60 students, from on-going active research, suggest that this method is quite useful in helping pupils to summarise lengthy lessons and increase student engagement and communication amongst peers, which helps them to reinforce scientific theories and concepts. This method further facilitates on the spot identification of misconceptions that students may have, as the instructor can proffer an immediate feedback. Students seem more responsive and motivated as they positively contribute to their learning environment, which is believed, can only further strengthen their internal locus of control. The results satisfy paucity in the literature on effective pedagogic strategies for Arabic ELLs in science.
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Amaize, Odekhiren, and Steven Buigut. "The reading public in the United Arab Emirates." International Journal of Social Economics 45, no. 9 (September 10, 2018): 1355–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijse-02-2017-0057.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the socioeconomic factors that influence the public’s reading interest in specific genres of literature, as well as what the public actually reads or listens to in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach A survey of 1,377 households, consisting of 650 and 727 from Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively, was conducted in 2012 as part of the country’s first, and to date only, comprehensive Survey of Public Participation in the Arts. A multivariate probit model is applied to analyze factors that influence interest in reading fiction, religion and spirituality and health and fitness. In addition, factors that influence public’s likelihood to read novels, short stories and poems are also assessed. Findings The results indicate that ethnicity, gender and education level significantly influence both the interest in reading, and actual reading habits. For example, while Asian and Western expatriate groups show more interest in fiction and health and fitness literature, Emirati are more likely to read poems. A gender difference is identified with females more likely to read. Research limitations/implications The survey focused on regular dwelling units and within a household, family and resident relatives. Hence, it excludes a segment of residents, such as domestic workers and unauthorized migrants. Originality/value This is the first study to empirically assess the factors influencing the public’s interest and reading habits across a range of genres of literature in the UAE.
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Hashem, Sharifa Ali. "Associations between vitamin D deficiency, diet and physical activity and the development of gestational diabetes mellitus in Emirati women." International Journal of Growth and Development 1, no. 1 (December 7, 2017): 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.25081/ijgd.2017.v1i1.6.
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Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) affects 8-25% of Emirati women and its prevalence is progressively increasing in this population. Concurrently, vitamin D deficiency is a common problem among pregnant Emirati women. Existing literature suggests that vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of GDM. Objectives: to investigate the association between vitamin D deficiency, diet and physical activity and the development of GDM. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted on Emirati women (n=563) aged 18-45 years, who were free of GDM at baseline and underwent maternal serum screening in eight primary healthcare centers in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Data on demographics, physical activity (Global Physical Activity Questionnaire), diet intake (Food Frequency Questionnaire), anthropometrics and blood pressure were collected at baseline. Also, blood samples were drawn at baseline to measure the fasting blood glucose and the 25 OH D levels. GDM was screened and diagnosed by using the fasting and the75g 2-hour postprandial Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) according to the ADA guidelines at follow up between 24th and 28th weeks of gestation. Vitamin D deficiency was diagnosed according to the NIH and NHS criteria (deficiency if 25(OH)D < 50 nmol/l = 20 ng/ml). Results: Overall, 58% and 26% of pregnant women had vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency respectively. The incidence of GDM was 15.2 %. The adjusted odds ratio (aOR) for developing GDM was 1.27 (95% [CI]: 0.74-2.18, p: 0.37) in vitamin D deficient women versus non-deficient women. The adjusted odds ratio of GDM for sitting time without work was 1.04 (95% CI: 0.92-1.16, p: 0.50). The adjusted odds ratio of GDM was significant in those who ate red meat daily (OR: 6.54, 95% CI: 1.53-27.82, p=0.011). Family history of diabetes and obesity were significant risk factors for the development of GDM (OR: 1.9, 95% CI: 1.04-3.51, p: 0.03) and (OR: 2.62, 95%CI: 1.36-5.06, p=0.004) respectively. Conclusion: In this cohort study there was no statistically significant association between vitamin D deficiency in early pregnancy and the development of GDM.
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Parameswaran, Hima. "Do You Face a Dark Triad Leader at Your Organization? A Descriptive Study on the Educational Sectors in the UAE." Archives of Business Research 10, no. 5 (May 17, 2022): 108–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.14738/abr.105.12312.
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In this twenty-first century, leadership qualities are paramount for fostering organizational culture and employee performance. This study penetrated the negative aspects of leadership qualities ‘dark-triad of leadership’ and its impact on team members. The hypotheses were developed from a thorough literature review on dark triad traits namely Narcissist, Machiavellian, and Psychopath. To reveal the impact of traits amongst team members, the Emirati educational sector was selected, and questionnaires were distributed amongst different strata by the random sampling technique. The responses were analyzed using SPSSv27. The analysis validated the reliability of the data and confirmed the hypotheses. Furthermore, it illuminates the intricate and challenging field of leadership research. Indeed, the study can develop organizational culture and employee performance.
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Alhameed, Saleh Ahmad, Noor Hasma Mohammed Saad, and Bader Ulmonir Mohammad Noor. "Gazal al-Auṭān wa al-Buldān fῑ Syi’r Māni’ Sa’ῑd al-‘Utaibah." LISANIA: Journal of Arabic Education and Literature 7, no. 1 (June 21, 2023): 79–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.18326/lisania.v7i1.79-99.
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The study examines courtly love themes in the homeland and country of the Emirati poet Manaa Saeed al-Otaiba through his two Diwan, "To Where" and "Songs and Wishes." Additionally, it intends to explore the concepts of courtly love and its origins and how to employ poetic imagery and fitting music to achieve the intended results. The poet's feelings are described in the spinning topics based on the places and countries with which he has dabbled, and it is examined how the rhetorical devices and music accompanying those poems were in line with the poet's psychological state. One of the study's conclusions is that he chose separate poetry to express what he wanted to those countries in a fluid manner replete with terms of courtly love. Hence, the titles of those poems explain the content of their verses, and the poet's courtly love extended beyond his native country to countries in the East and West. As if he intended to inform people of the lyre in his heart in many places, the poet selected the new method to be overwhelming in his lyrical poetry. The researcher believes this work has contributions that make it a new building block in the relevant studies of Emirati literature in general and al-Otaiba poetry in particular. As an outstanding poet, he deserves extensive study and research from critics to understand his poetry's substance and multiple purposes.
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Al-Tkhayneh, Khawlah M. "THE CRIMINAL CONFRONTATION FOR CRIMES OF DISCRIMINATION AND HATE SPEECH: A COMPARATIVE STUDY." Access to Justice in Eastern Europe 7, no. 2 (April 1, 2024): 1–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.33327/ajee-18-7.2-a000210.
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Background: The crime of disseminating hate speech is considered amongst the most prominent crimes in this era, particularly with the rapid technological advancements witnessed globally, which have contributed to its emergence across all communities. Given its seriousness, this crime threatens societal stability and security. In a bid to foster a culture of global tolerance and encounter the various manifestations of discrimination and racism, the Emirati legislator enshrined criminal protection for individuals against discrimination and hate speech based on ethnicity, race and religion. This legal safeguard is articulated in Federal Law No. 34 of 2023 concerning Combating Discrimination, Hatred and Extremism. Moreover, the Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021, which addresses Combating Rumors and Cybercrimes, further reinforces this legal framework, specifically targeting the spread of such offences through digital channels. This addition underscores the UAE’s comprehensive approach to addressing hate speech and discrimination, acknowledging the evolving nature of these crimes in an increasingly connected world. Methods: The research aims to explore the effectiveness of Emirati law in combating discrimination and hate speech crimes through a multi-method approach, which includes a comparative dimension. Firstly, we conducted a comprehensive literature review of existing legal texts and scholarly articles to understand the broader legal context and historical perspectives on these crimes. This review extended beyond Emirati legal sources to encompass international legal standards and comparative legal analyses, allowing us to contextualise the Emirati legal framework within a global perspective. Results and Conclusions: Our study has provided a detailed examination of the complexities and challenges in addressing the crimes of disseminating and promoting discrimination and hate speech within the UAE legal framework. We have identified that these crimes are inherently complex, requiring a specific intent to provoke violence and discrimination. Our analysis reveals a gap in the current legal approach, particularly in addressing the full scope of hate crimes and the nuances of criminal intent. In light of these findings, we have proposed several critical amendments to the UAE law combating discrimination and hate speech. These include refining the definitions and scope of discrimination in Article 1, incorporating "motive for hate" as a key element in Article 4, revising Article 10 to focus on general criminal intention, and enhancing penalties in Article 16 when foreign financial support is involved. These recommendations aim to strengthen the legal framework, making it more comprehensive and effective in combating discrimination and hate speech, thereby safeguarding social security and human rights. This research contributes significantly to understanding hate speech and discrimination crimes in the UAE and offers practical solutions for legal reform. It underscores the need for continuous evaluation and adaptation of laws to address evolving social challenges effectively.
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Jamil, Gohar, HusamZ Ouda, Mujgan Jamil, Ahmed Siddiqui, Azhar Malik, and Anwer Qureshi. "Isolated left ventricular non-compaction syndrome – the first reported case in an Emirati male and review of the literature." Hamdan Medical Journal 6, no. 1 (2013): 93. http://dx.doi.org/10.7707/hmj.v6i1.127.
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Mehrajunnisa, Mehrajunnisa, and Fauzia Jabeen. "Ranking the enablers promoting female empowerment in the UAE health care sector." International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship 12, no. 2 (July 8, 2019): 117–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijge-12-2018-0135.
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify and rank the enablers that promote female empowerment in the health-care sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach This study uses the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to rank the enablers that promote female empowerment in the health-care sector. The AHP model was developed with 7 criteria and 28 sub-criteria based on previous literature. Data were collected through interviews of 24 female Emirati medical professionals. The respondents were selected from UAE-based public and private health-care units. The data collected were interpreted, and a priority vector was assigned to each criterion and sub-criterion. Findings It is observed that organizational human resource policies, organizational culture and institutional factors take top priority under the main enablers, and training and development, ethical environment and institutional and legal systems were determined to be the three most important sub-enablers that promote female empowerment in the UAE health-care sector. Research limitations/implications The major limitation of this study is that it is conducted only in the UAE. Similar studies should be carried out in other GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries due to the governmental and cultural homogeneity. The study will help policymakers and health-care organizations in the GCC to adopt the best approaches that transform work cultures and realize the potential of investing in female and their contribution to the national economy. Originality/value Female empowerment has been a challenging task for the mainstream literature of gender advancement. This study is the first of its kind to propose an AHP model that ranks the enablers that promote female empowerment in the UAE health-care sector.
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Vanpee, Katrien. "Allegiance Performed: Waṭaniyyah Poetry on the Stage of the Shāʿir al-Milyūn Competition." Journal of Arabic Literature 50, no. 2 (July 15, 2019): 173–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1570064x-12341384.
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Abstract This article examines the understudied political dynamics of the televised nabaṭī poetry competition Shāʿir al-Milyūn (“Million’s Poet”) to offer a new understanding of the program. Media coverage has focused on the participation of a single female participant, while scholars have assessed Shāʿir al-Milyūn as primarily an experiment in the wedding of local tradition to modern technology, overlooking the central and complex negotiations of ruler-ruled relationships taking place on the show’s stage. Shāʿir al-Milyūn’s political aspect becomes particularly apparent in the regular performances of waṭaniyyah verse, i.e. poetry for the waṭan or homeland. Reading a waṭaniyyah poem performed during the fifth season of Shāʿir al-Milyūn by Emirati poet Aḥmad bin Hayyāy al-Manṣūrī, I argue that Shāʿir al-Milyūn, rather than merely celebrating local poetic tradition, operates as a political technology that provides both poetry contestants and the show’s princely patron with opportunities to articulate and enact expectations of proper citizenship.
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Alnamer, Abdul Salam Mohamad, and Sulafah Abdul Salam Alnamer. "The Use of Loanwords in Emirati Arabic According to Speakers’ Gender, Educational Level, and Age." International Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Literature 7, no. 4 (July 1, 2018): 158. http://dx.doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijalel.v.7n.4p.158.
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This study aims at identifying the loanwords commonly used in Emirati Arabic (EA), determining their origins and identifying the reasons behind using them. It also investigates the impact of gender, education, and age of speakers of EA on the use of loanwords. To meet these ends, a questionnaire was designed and distributed among 90 speakers of EA who were then classified into three groups: 1) gender; females and males, 2) education; educated and uneducated, and 3) age; young and old. The results show that female EA speakers, educated EA speakers, and young EA speakers use loanwords more than their counterparts in their specific groups. Moreover, the results show that EA speakers use loanwords of different origins like English, Persian, Hindi, and Turkish in addition to a few words of French, Italian, German, and Spanish. The study discusses the possible reasons for these results and concludes with some recommendations for further research.
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Radwan, Ahmed Farouk, and Engy M. Abou Sreea Khalil. "Knowledge, attitude and practice toward sustainability among university students in UAE." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 22, no. 5 (June 18, 2021): 964–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-06-2020-0229.
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Purpose This paper aims to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices adopted among University of Sharjah (UOS) students toward sustainability efforts done by their university. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was emailed to students with the assistance of the UOS Sustainability Office. The survey consisted of four sections assessing knowledge, attitudes, practices and preferred media to obtain sustainability information. A total of 200 responses from male and female students, representing 4 levels of study in sciences and humanities colleges, were received. Research data is analyzed using the IBM SPSS Statistics (version 26). For assessing knowledge, eight items were developed to measure if the student knew about the university’s projects and activities in the field of sustainability. For assessing attitudes, six items were developed to indicate the level of agreement or disagreement toward main sustainability issues. For assessing practices, ten items were developed to measure the frequency of acting in a sustainable manner. Findings Survey results showed an advanced level of basic knowledge among university students regarding the programs and activities conducted by UOS, and a positive attitude toward these efforts and toward the importance of supporting sustainable practices. Most of the participating students disagreed with limiting the use of cars on campus – this may be because of a cultural aspect among young people in the Emirati society, who consider driving cars as an essential part of their daily life. Most students also indicated that they care about the behavior that supports sustainability in the university environment, such as rationalizing water consumption and using environment friendly products. Research limitations/implications The study’s limitations are that it was applied to one university – UOS. The sample of the online survey was only 200 students from undergraduate students. Different universities may have their own sets of different environmental approaches, and because of this reason, university students may exhibit different levels of knowledge, attitude and practice toward sustainability in contrast to the findings from this study. Practical implications Findings from this research can give decision-makers a good picture of the university’s performance in accomplishing sustainability. The authors recommend that UOS sustainability communication programs should be more comprehensive, and not only limited to protecting the environment that some students perceive as the primary aspect of sustainability. These efforts must address all economic and social aspects emphasized by the United Arab Emirates 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the current study is considered one of the first studies addressing sustainability efforts in Emirati universities and seeking to assess the level of student knowledge, attitudes and practices toward sustainability issues in the country. The study is crucial in providing better insights such as the level of knowledge, attitude and practices toward UOS sustainability performance. As found in this study, even with sufficient knowledge, students still lack the drive to convert them into actions. So, future research could investigate deeper into the barriers of converting sustainable knowledge and attitudes into practices. The results represent an added value to the research literature concerned with sustainability issues in the Arab world and the Middle East region. This paper will also contribute to the sustainability literature that will be benefited by other various organizations.
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Mounes Awad, Hani. "The Role of Emirates Credit Information Law in Organizing Credit Information to Serve Islamic Banking Finance Companies." AAU Journal of Business and Law 2, no. 1 (2018): 1–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.51958/aaujbl2018v2i1p3.
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The bank shall assess its client’s creditworthiness; assess the extent to which the client requesting the financing is eligible to be granted the bank’s financing or not. Assessing such eligibility shall be based on real reasons and facts so the bank could defend such responsibility in case of prosecution, based on its decision to approve or reject funding and its justified reasons and facts. On the other hand, the credit decision maker should be familiar with the previous transaction financing, because such information contributes to the formation of an opinion of the decision maker that in turn determines the offer of the fund or not. So, the credit information is the base for the decision maker upon which the idea about the customer’s eligibility who demands credit funding is formed. The Emirati legislative significantly contribute to the literature of credit information, through establishing a specialized company which monopoly credit information operation. Such credit information report offers the banks several benefits due to the abundance of information contained obtained from the companies several information suppliers. Such matter leads to information abundance needed by the report, enabling the credit decision-maker to assess the client’s eligibility, where the company’s provider abides by providing true information.
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S. ALMITAMY, Maeen, Amor BEN AMOR, and Rim CHAKRAOUI. "VISUAL MEDIA IN SOCIAL MEDIA APPLICATIONS: APPLYING THE UNIFIED THEORY OF ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO THE PREFERENCES OF EMIRATI UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A THEORETICAL APPROACH." International Journal of Humanities and Educational Research 05, no. 05 (October 1, 2023): 322–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.47832/2757-5403.22.16.
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The development of the use of means of communication at the present time in the transmission of electronic digital technology of written, audio and visual information that contains speech, sound, numbers, words, charts, music, films and colors, and man has become able to store information and deal with it through smart phone, computer and other multi-use means that allow the transfer of different types of audio and video messages in a secure and identical manner, so that they can be broadcast and received immediately by the recipient, who in turn interacts with them in terms of storing, viewing and disposing of them. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) is relied upon to understand the mechanism of students' preference and adoption of social networking sites and applications. This theory explains how users accept and use technology based on four factors: performance expectation, effort expectation, social impact, and facilitation conditions. The main objective of this research is to identify the theoretical approaches and previous literature that deals with and indicates the preference of users of social networking sites and the Internet for visual media to access information through Internet applications and smart devices. This study attempts to answer the following question: How does the previous literature explain students' adoption and acceptance of using visual media through social networking applications? In order to explore the effectiveness of the previous results of studying these applications in terms of expected performance, expected effort, expected social impact, and available facilities. Based on the assumptions of the (UTAUT). The research problem is that there is a clear adoption of some applications to the exclusion of others by students in varying proportions, which gives them a set of multiple options to access information according to the technical capabilities available in each application, and this is what gives visual media great importance in terms of the strength of its influence as it contains multimedia. and interactive such as sound, image, text, and animation. This study attempts to answer the following question: How do students explain their adoption and acceptance of using online videos? This is in order to explore the effectiveness of these applications in terms of expected performance, expected effort, expected social impact, and available facilities
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Hassan, Yousef, Rafiq Hijazi, and Kamal Naser. "Does audit committee substitute or complement other corporate governance mechanisms." Managerial Auditing Journal 32, no. 7 (July 3, 2017): 658–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/maj-08-2016-1423.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relation between audit committee (AC) and a set of other corporate governance mechanisms in one of the emerging economies, United Arab of Emirates (UAE). In particular, the current study examines whether an effective AC can serve as a substitute or as a complement mechanism to board characteristics and ownership structure of Emirati listed non-financial companies. Design/methodology/approach Using substitution and complementary theories, a panel data from 48 nonfinancial companies listed on the UAE Stock Exchanges [Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange and Dubai Financial Market] during the period between 2011 and 2013 were used in the current study. A composite measure of four proxies has been used to measure the AC effectiveness, namely, AC size, independence, financial expertise and diligence. To test the hypotheses formulated for the study, a logistic regression model was used to identify the influence of a set of board characteristics and ownership structure variables on the effectiveness of the AC after controlling for firm size, auditor type, industry type and profitability. Findings While AC effectiveness appeared to be positively associated with board size and board independence, it is negatively associated with CEO duality. This points to a complementary governance relation. On the other hand, the negative relationship between AC effectiveness and each of institutional and government ownership suggests substitutive relations. Research limitations/implications The main shortcoming of the current study is that it examines the influence of a certain set of corporate governance factors on the effectiveness of AC. Other corporate governance mechanisms may, however, contribute to the effectiveness of AC. The findings of the study can be used by companies’ managements and regulators in the UAE to improve the corporate governance system. Originality/value To the best of researchers’ knowledge, this study provides the first evidence about the interaction among multiple governance mechanisms required by the code of corporate governance issued by the UAE Ministry of Economy in 2009. The current paper is expected to add to the limited AC literature in Middle East and North African countries in general and Arab World in particular.
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Ajayi, Olatunji Jacob, and Alexandria A. Proff. "Exploring the Teacher Behaviors that Influence High School Student’s Class Participation in the UAE." International Journal of Business and Management Research 9, no. 2 (June 30, 2021): 224–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.37391/ijbmr.090215.
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Teachers are entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring teaching and learning takes place in the classroom; several challenges exist, however, that influence the degree to which teachers may find success in teaching and learning. This phenomenological case-study explored the perceptions of six high school science teachers concerning the teacher behaviors that influence high school student’s classroom participation within the Emirati private educational system. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with purposefully sampled participants; data was analyzed via content analysis, which employed utilized multiple stages of coding: open, axial, and thematic. The findings of this research resulted in three main themes: (1) Teachers who model positive behaviors increase student’s classroom participation; (2) An empathetic understanding of teachers-needs would lead to more effective teacher support; and (3) Field experience coupled with effective support facilitates positive perceptions of student-teacher relationship. The findings of this research indicate a strong need for active teacher-coaching and teacher-mentoring, rather than passive, primarily rote, teacher training programs that are common in schools as the primary form of professional development. It also demonstrates the need for school leaders and teachers to foster meaningful, positive relationships with students so as to improve performance. This research paper further contributes to closing the literature gap on Student-Teacher (S-T) relationships by providing new knowledge concerning the lived-experiences of high school science teachers in fostering meaningful S-T relationships.
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Alrousan, Ehab, and Raed S. A. Faqir. "Unraveling the Intricacies of Implementing Judicial Pardon within UAE Legislation." Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 13, no. 1 (January 5, 2024): 385. http://dx.doi.org/10.36941/ajis-2024-0029.
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This study delves into the utilization of judicial pardon within the framework of Article 152 of the UAE Federal Law on Crimes and Penalties, serving as an alternative to short-term prison sentences. The examination of this system reveals a range of organizational and judicial challenges inherent in its implementation, stemming from the existing gaps in the provisions of Article 152. The research investigates the efficacy of judicial pardon for both the individual offender and broader society. The conditions and stipulations outlined in Article 152 are scrutinized for a comprehensive understanding, encompassing elements relevant to both the offender and the committed offense. Furthermore, the study evaluates the judiciary's role in dispensing pardons to culpable individuals, leading to the cessation of legal and judicial prosecution against the offender. This study is especially significant as it marks a pioneering effort within the Emirati legal context, underscoring its valuable contribution to the future enhancement of the judicial pardon system. Utilizing a descriptive and analytical methodology, this study embarks on a jurisprudential and legislative inquiry. It examines legal regulations and judicial rulings to derive suitable resolutions for the identified challenges. The research draws from primary and secondary sources, including case law, statutory provisions, legal literature, and scholarly publications. Ultimately, the study culminates in a collection of outcomes and recommendations that advocate for objective and procedural remedies to enhance the implementation of this system.
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Nickerson, Catherine, and Anup Menon Nandialath. "The impact of religious salience on purchase intentions: evidence from the UAE." Journal of Islamic Marketing 11, no. 6 (August 24, 2019): 1339–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jima-01-2019-0005.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of religious salience on consumer purchase intentions in the multicultural environment of the UAE, more specifically on the willingness of a Muslim consumer to purchase a product labelled or packaged to include an Islamic appeal, i.e. an appeal with a heightened religious salience. While some attempts have been made in the literature to examine the impact of religious salience on purchase intentions, research amongst Muslim consumers remains under-explored. Design/methodology/approach The authors used a randomized survey experiment administered to 148 Emirati educated female nationals. The survey consisted of pairs of advertisements, where each advertisement promoted the same product and the same brand, varying on whether they included an Islamic appeal or not in the labelling, packaging or slogan. The respondents were asked about their attitude to the different versions of the advertisements, as well as their willingness to purchase the product. The authors used causal mediation analysis to explore the mechanisms through which causal effects on purchase intentions are determined. Findings This study shows that including an Islamic appeal, and therefore increasing the religious salience in product promotion, leads to higher purchase intentions amongst Muslim consumers. The authors also identified a number of additional moderating factors that influenced the consumer’s purchase intentions, such as product and/or brand awareness and the type of product being promoted, as well as the nature of the artefact that was included in the ad as the Islamic appeal. Finally, the causal mediation analysis suggests that Islamic appeals increases product attractiveness, which in turn leads to higher purchase intentions. Originality/value This paper investigates the effect of religious salience on consumer behaviour and their purchase intentions. This paper makes an empirical contribution to understanding consumer behaviour with particular relevance to retail hubs with a majority Muslim population.
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Reis, Rafael Vidal dos. "A interculturalidade entre a literatura italiana do Duecento e a literatura árabe-siciliana do Emirado da Sicília." Revista Italiano UERJ 12, no. 1 (September 5, 2021): 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.12957/italianouerj.2021.62147.
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RESUMO: Neste artigo, busca-se apresentar e confirmar as seis marcas da literatura e da cultura árabe, do período do Emirado da Sicília para o nascimento da literatura italiana no Duecento, período que remete a Scuola Siciliana. Os objetivos são comprovar a inserção das seis marcas utilizadas por Ibn Hamdis, mas que a partir do processo de interculturalidade e transferência cultural, e a adoção dos seus conceitos foi possível comprovar as contribuições/heranças árabes para o nascimento da Literatura Italiana, além de refutar a hipótese de que a poesia lírica amorosa ter sido originada da Literatura Provençal, assim como, colocar a Literatura Árabe Clássica no mesmo pé de igualdade das Literaturas Clássicas: Grega e Latina para a fundação da Literatura Italiana no mapa literário.Palavras-Chave: Poesia Lírica. Poesia Sarcástica. Scuola Siciliana. Duecento. Interculturalidade. ABSTRACT: In questo articolo cerca di presentare e confermare le sei marche della Letteratura e Cultura Araba nel periodo dell’Emirato di Sicilia per il nascimento della Letteratura Italiana nel Duecento, periodo che fa riferimento alla Scuola Siciliana. Gli obbiettivi sono verificare le inserzioni delle sei marche usati per Ibn Hamdis, ma che attraverso del processo d’interculturalità e di trasferimento culturale ed adozione dei suoi concetti fu possibile dimostrare i contributi arabi per il nascimento della Letteratura Italiana, oltre di rifiutare l’ipotesi di che la poesia lirica amorosa fu originata della Letteratura Provenzale, così come a mettere la Letteratura Classica Araba nella stessa egualità delle Letterature Classiche: Greca e Latina per la fondazione della Letteratura Italiana nel cammino letterario.Parole-Chiave: Poesia Lirica. Poesia Sarcastica. Scuola Siciliana. Duecento. Interculturalità. ABSTRACT: In this article, we will intend to present and confirm the six signatures of Arab literature and culture, from the Sicily emirate to the birth of the Italian Literature during the Duecento, the age of Scuola Siciliana. Our main goal is to prove the insertion of the six signatures used by Ibn Hamdis. Through the process of interculturality and cultural transfer as well as the adoption of his concepts, it was possible to inform the Arab contributions and heritages tot the birth of Italian literature; on the other side, we want to refute the hypothesis that the lyric poetry had its origin in the Provençal poetry. Furthermore, we intend to match the Classical Arab literature with Greek and Latin literatures regarding of the foundation of Italian literature in the studies of literature.Keywords: Lyric poetry. Satirical poetry. Scuola Siciliana. Duecento. interculturality.
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Hammad, Nada, Syed Zamberi Ahmad, and Avraam Papastathopoulos. "Residents’ perceptions of the impact of tourism in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates." International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research 11, no. 4 (October 2, 2017): 551–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijcthr-04-2017-0048.
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Purpose This paper aims to investigate residents’ perceptions of tourism’s impact on their support for tourism development in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires from Abu Dhabi residents (n = 407), who represented 30 nationalities residing in the emirate. Based on social exchange theory, structural equation modeling was used to test hypotheses. Findings Results suggest that Abu Dhabi residents perceive the impacts of tourism positively and are more sensitive to the environmental and economic influences of tourism than the social and cultural influences. Research limitations/implications This study was limited to Abu Dhabi residents; findings cannot be generalized to other emirates in the UAE, or other countries. Originality/value This study adds value to extant tourism literature by investigating residents’ perceptions of the influence of tourism in one of the richest cities worldwide, which aspires to be one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in the Middle East.
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Hamed, Hamed al, Alexandros Apostolakis, Shabbar Jaffry, and Markos Kourgiantakis. "An Analysis of Cultural Entrepreneurship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates." Cultural Management: Science and Education 3, no. 2 (December 16, 2019): 95–110. http://dx.doi.org/10.30819/cmse.3-2.06.
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This paper examines the effect of a number of individual attributes and characteristics on respondents’ intentions to support local cultural entrepreneurship ventures in the Abu Dhabi Emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The objective of the discussion is to capture the effect of a number of individual variables (such as age, gender, and place of residence) as well as tourism phenomena (repeat visit, time of visit) on the importance tourists in Abu Dhabi place on culture and cultural resources. Using binomial probability models, we measure how changes in age, income levels, length of stay, and other variables trigger changes in cultural appreciation among visitors in Abu Dhabi. This approach is based upon a natural extension of the bivariate descriptive analysis usually undertaken in the literature (Zaidi, 2001).
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Awadalla, Dina Mustafa Mohammad, and Francisco Daniel Benicio de Albuquerque. "Identification of Risk Factors Associated with Fatal Intersection Crashes and Assessment of the In-Service Safety Performance of Signalized Intersections and Roundabouts in Abu Dhabi." Safety 7, no. 4 (October 13, 2021): 69. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/safety7040069.
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Several research studies conducted in North America and Europe have consistently shown that converting signalized intersections into roundabouts leads to safety benefits. These studies have led North American and European transportation agencies to convert hundreds of signalized intersections into roundabouts over the last few decades. Meanwhile, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has replaced many of its long-standing roundabouts with signalized intersections (i.e., controlled by traffic lights) despite the fact that no UAE-based scientific study comparing the safety performance of these two intersection types can be found in the literature. Hence, the objectives of this paper are to (i) identify factors that significantly contribute to fatal intersection-related crashes and (ii) assess the in-service safety performance of signalized intersections and roundabouts. It is anticipated that the findings from this research will provide road designers and decision-makers with much needed scientific guidance on which factors contribute to fatal intersection crashes as well as on whether converting existing roundabouts into signalized intersections improves public safety or not in Abu Dhabi. The findings from this research should also benefit neighboring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries considering their similarities in road design, traffic characteristics, and driving culture.
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Awadalla, Dina Mustafa Mohammad, and Francisco Daniel Benicio de Albuquerque. "Identification of Risk Factors Associated with Fatal Intersection Crashes and Assessment of the In-Service Safety Performance of Signalized Intersections and Roundabouts in Abu Dhabi." Safety 7, no. 4 (October 13, 2021): 69. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/safety7040069.
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Several research studies conducted in North America and Europe have consistently shown that converting signalized intersections into roundabouts leads to safety benefits. These studies have led North American and European transportation agencies to convert hundreds of signalized intersections into roundabouts over the last few decades. Meanwhile, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has replaced many of its long-standing roundabouts with signalized intersections (i.e., controlled by traffic lights) despite the fact that no UAE-based scientific study comparing the safety performance of these two intersection types can be found in the literature. Hence, the objectives of this paper are to (i) identify factors that significantly contribute to fatal intersection-related crashes and (ii) assess the in-service safety performance of signalized intersections and roundabouts. It is anticipated that the findings from this research will provide road designers and decision-makers with much needed scientific guidance on which factors contribute to fatal intersection crashes as well as on whether converting existing roundabouts into signalized intersections improves public safety or not in Abu Dhabi. The findings from this research should also benefit neighboring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries considering their similarities in road design, traffic characteristics, and driving culture.
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Sarker, Abu Elias, and Mohammad Habibur Rahman. "Social engineering and Emiratization in the United Arab Emirates." Public Administration and Policy 23, no. 2 (August 19, 2020): 173–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/pap-02-2020-0009.
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the rationale for using social engineering as a tool to impact the nationalization of workforce in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Design/methodology/approachInterpretative and exploratory approaches have been employed for this research. Accordingly, the study has extensively reviewed government documents, reports of international organizations and relevant academic literature, including journal articles, conference papers and unpublished dissertations.FindingsThe findings show that the UAE Government has initiated multiple policies and programs to enhance participation of indigenous Emiratis in the burgeoning labor market which has been hitherto dominated by the expatriates. However, while the Emiratization programs are on the verge of fulfilling the targets in the public sector job market, significant gaps exist between the targets and accomplishments in the private sector, causing policy concern.Originality/valueThis paper links theoretical insights from the social engineering model used in the social sciences research to analyze the dynamics of workforce nationalization. The study will be helpful to inform further empirical research in this area.
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Shaikh, Sumaiyya Wahid, Genanew B. Worku, and Ananth Rao. "Sectoral Evaluation for Economic and Financial Development in Dubai and rest of UAE." International Conference on Advances in Business, Management and Law (ICABML) 2017 1, no. 1 (December 24, 2017): 1–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.30585/icabml-cp.v1i1.11.
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The paper examines sector specific characteristics to analyse the factors affecting the sustainability of the economies of Dubai and rest of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The study applies system design to analyse the research questions. Consequently, Zellner’s seemingly unrelated regressions (SURE) technique is used to examine the relative contribution of sectors to the economies Dubai, as an individual Emirate, and the rest of UAE as a group of Emirates using time series sectoral level data for 2001–2015.
The study shows that there exists positive interdependencies between Dubai and rest of UAE economies. This signifies that the core competencies across various sectors in Dubai and rest of UAE economies need to be promoted further to have overall diversified impact on UAE economy.
The positive sizable impact of the finance sector in Dubai and negative sizable impact in the rest of the UAE provide many opportunities for designing diversification programs for sustained economic development of the entire UAE economy. The small sample size, non-availability of detailed sectoral data in four of the seven emirates constrained the scope of the study for generalization to other economies in the middle east.
The study findings are very crucial for identifying structural reforms, to strengthen competitiveness and accelerate private sector-led job creation for nationals, potential on further opening up foreign direct investment (FDI), improving selected areas of the business environment, and easing access to finance for start-ups and SMEs in both the economies.
There are very few studies, which have researched the sector specific characteristics to explain the factors affecting the sustainability of the economies of Dubai and the rest of UAE. The study provides insights to the UAE policy makers, for enhancement of policies through development of the key sectors that influence the performance of the two economies. Despite being independent entities though, the seven emirates of the UAE are economically interdependent. Studies on such interactions add unique value to the literature.
Keywords: SURE, GDP, Dubai, UAE, Sectoral Evaluation, Financial development.
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Agaileh, Zaid Muhmoud. "Educational waqf (endowment) in artificial intelligence programs: Toward a new form of waqf." Journal of Governance and Regulation 13, no. 1 (2024): 231–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/jgrv13i1art21.
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Waqf entails locking-up the title of an owned property and allotting the benefits for charitable purposes. It is among the most emphasized acts of righteousness in Islam, emphasizing social justice, collective good deeds, and fair distribution of wealth. The main legislation regulating and governing waqf in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the Federal Waqf Law No. 5 of 2018, largely derived from Islamic law (Shari’a). This study discusses the possible benefits of applying the waqf system in educational programs related to artificial intelligence (AI) in the Emirate of Dubai. It discusses the general legal rules of waqf in UAE law and its applications in the field of education, as well as its potential role in AI programs. It concludes that waqf can nowadays play a distinguished role in promoting investment in educational programs in Dubai, particularly with regard to AI. The present study paves the way for a better understanding of the role of waqf in the field of education and its results contribute to the growing literature on the subject.
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Faccia, Alessio, Corlise Liesl Le Roux, and Vishal Pandey. "Innovation and E-Commerce Models, the Technology Catalysts for Sustainable Development: The Emirate of Dubai Case Study." Sustainability 15, no. 4 (February 13, 2023): 3419. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15043419.
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Innovation and e-commerce models are essential in sustainable development globally. They are among the most important technology and innovation catalysts of Dubai’s pillars. Technologies are essential parts of the strategic approach that aims to become a completely paperless city through digitalisation. The analyses begin with reviewing the most relevant literature on sustainable e-commerce and the e-commerce models. Furthermore, the research identifies the innovation and sustainable paradigms most suitable for developing technologies and e-commerce successfully. Finally, the focus is shifted to the best and most innovative and sustainable e-commerce practices adopted by the companies, contextualised in the Emirate of Dubai as a relevant case study. The primary outcome of this research demonstrated how a thriving environment, marked by adequate investments and opportunities provided by the government, supported e-commerce development and technology adoption. Subsequently, those models are matched with sustainable strategies. The analysis is carried out through an organic growth research framework. The results, therefore, provide valuable insights to multiple stakeholders. Indeed, despite some limitations, the Emirates of Dubai can be considered a benchmark in terms of a strategic digitalisation approach, as its ecosystem proves particularly fruitful for e-commerce development and company sales growth.
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Raj, Prasoon, Nemeer Padiyath, Francois Foulon, and Maryam Almakrani. "Systematic Radioecological Experiments in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Nuclear Safety and Emergency-Preparedness." EPJ Web of Conferences 288 (2023): 09005. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202328809005.
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Nuclear power and other radioactivity-producing industries like oil and gas, desalination, etc. are rapidly maturing in the arid countries, most importantly in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Thus, it becomes vital to study and model the transfers and impacts of radionuclides’ release into the local environments. Baseline or predictive studies on this subject are extremely scarce for the UAE-like desert-marine ecosystems. In global literature, the retention and transfer mechanisms of natural and anthropogenic radionuclides in arid soils and plants are grossly underrepresented. We debrief the recent research activities in the UAE and nearby nations on background radioactivity measurements in soils and plants, as well as those estimating the radioecological transfer factors or concentration ratios. Soil to plant transfer is a key sought after data for arid region radioecology. We further outline some systematic field and laboratory experiments executed by Khalifa University of the UAE, which includes numerous field surveys, identifying radionuclides and crop categories of importance, sampling in representative localities in the Abu Dhabi emirate, developing protocols for sample management and processing, and radiometry using gamma-spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma mass-spectrometry.
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Yusha‟u, Dalhatu Musa, Shuaibu Zakari, and Shuaibu Sidi Safiyanu. "Traditional Institution and Inter-ethnic Relations: A Study of Lafia Emirate Council Nasarawa State, Nigeria 1999-2019." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science 06, no. 03 (2022): 507–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2022.6323.
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This paper seeks to empirically assess the impact of Lafia Emirate Council on inter-ethnic relations from 1999 to 2019 using descriptive and correlation matrix. Inter-ethnic relations in an environment with high degree of diversity often become tense since the advent of the Nigerian fourth republic. Lafia Emirate is a miniature Nigeria, consisting of diverse ethnic and religious groups. However, the crises and contestations that have characterized the polity of the country especially its upsurge since the return to democracy in May 29, 1999 was relatively tamed in the Emirate due to the impact of the Emirate Council in moderating inter-ethnic relations in the area. The paper attempted an empirical x-ray into the impact of the Lafia Emirate Council on inter-ethnic relations in the Emirate. After reviewing relevant literature and firsthand information gathered through questionnaires, primary and secondary data were analyzed guided by the social capital theory. The findings have revealed positive impact of the Lafia Emirate Council on inter-ethnic relations on virtually almost all the key variables tested. It’s suggested the need for constitutional roles for Emirate Councils to achieve more rewarding successes. The mediation and reconciliation role of traditional rulers should be strengthened and institutionalized to serve as an alternative conflict resolution mechanism in view of its efficacy and mending of relationship and fences.
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Vadakepat, Vanaja Menon, and Devaki Vadakepat Menon. "Glocalising university websites: culturally formatted Arab sentiments." Journal of Islamic Marketing 11, no. 5 (July 18, 2019): 1073–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jima-01-2019-0001.
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Purpose Many researchers have addressed students as consumers and considered their online searches to choose a university as typical buying behaviour. The myriad features of digital information enable universities to conveniently and quickly reach educational markets at a relatively low cost. Consumers’ market choices can usefully be interpreted in terms of their cultural perceptions. To encourage Web viewers to make repeat visits to, and remain longer on, their websites, it is critical for international universities to understand local and regional viewers’ perceptions and preferences regarding non-text Web messages through the lens of culture. The purpose of the current study is to address the need for, and the challenge presented by, glocalising the text and non-text aspects of university websites by investigating Arab consumers’ perceptions of these websites. Design/methodology/approach The sampling frame comprised 200 residents from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, including 100 high school students and 100 stakeholders, with equal proportions of Arabs and non-Arabs. Illustrations and images were used in the questionnaire to collect respondents’ perceptions about university websites from a cultural perspective. Findings This study identifies a need to glocalise the non-text and website messages of international universities that are aiming to penetrate educational markets in the Emirates. Research limitations/implications This study clearly identifies the segment that is most receptive to a “glocalised” website communication strategy of international universities: Arab students, aged 16 or above, and educated stakeholders, expect to view academic information on websites, as do viewers everywhere, but prefer this information to reflect the values and traditions of Arab culture. Originality/value The increasing inflow of students from the Gulf region to the United Arab Emirates, instead of their usual choice of European or Western educational destinations, has motivated international universities to envisage the Emirates as a location for their campus expansions. An understanding of the approaches of Arab viewers to the websites of international universities through the lens of culture is essential for bridging the literature gaps that currently persist in the area of digital promotion and social marketing.
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Kabulov, E. "Peculiarities of the Irrigation System in the Surkhan Oasis During the Rule of the Bukhara Emirate." Bulletin of Science and Practice 10, no. 6 (June 14, 2024): 719–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.33619/2414-2948/103/87.
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In this article, the reforms implemented in the irrigation system of the Surkhan oasis during the rule of the Bukhara Emirate and its results are researched based on archival documents, sources and scientific literature.