The document provides information about the Arabian Peninsula, the birthplace of Islam. It is located in the northern hemisphere and western hemisphere. The peninsula experiences extreme temperatures and is home to many deserts, including the Nafud, Syrian, and Empty Quarter deserts. Transportation is primarily by camel and horse. Wildlife includes gazelle, lizards, oryx, cats, and hyenas. Vegetation is adapted to the dry, salty conditions and includes date palms and saltbush. Cultural adaptations include clothing, tents that are easy to assemble and disassemble, and religious customs.
The Middle East desert experiences extreme temperatures, with summer highs over 120°F and winter lows below freezing. Rainfall is very low at only 3-4 inches annually, and droughts can last for years. Rare, violent storms can cause flash floods. Nomadic Bedouins migrated with their herds of sheep, goats and camels, setting up tents at oases where fresh water allowed plants and crops to grow. As some nomads settled at oases permanently, towns evolved that grew dates and grains and became trading centers for nomadic goods. Coastal areas and mountains received more rainfall and had farming communities and terraced crops.
The document summarizes information about the Duroc pig breed. It originated in the northeastern United States and corn belt from the blending of Jersey Reds and New York Durocs. Duroc pigs have a moderately red color that can range from golden to cherry red. They are noted for their excellent growth rate, feed efficiency, early maturation, large litters from sows who are good mothers, and meat-type carcass. The breed is now popular in Southeast Asia and the American tropics due to its hardiness and fast growth.
The Duroc breed originated in the northeastern United States and corn belt from the blending of Jersey Reds and Durocs from New York. It is moderately red in color, ranging from golden to cherry red. Durocs have a medium length face and dropping ears. They are noted for their excellent rate of gain, feed efficiency, early maturing, large litters from sows that are good mothers, and meaty carcasses. The breed is now popular worldwide due to its hardiness and fast growth.
Grizzly bears live in western Canada, the northwestern United States, and some areas of Europe and Asia near rivers where they can catch fish. Male grizzly bears live 22 years on average while females live 26 years on average. Grizzly bears are carnivorous and normally eat fish, sleeping at night and hunting during the day, though they hibernate in winter by sleeping for the entire season. Grizzly bears can weigh up to 675 kilos. They have keen senses of smell and hearing but poorer vision over long distances.
This Shiraz wine from the Hunter Valley region of Australia has a bright dark ruby color with aromas of flowers and French oak. Flavors include red cherries, blood plums, and blackberries balanced with mocha and olives, leading to a strong lingering finish. It scored 90.7 out of 100 from Shiraz.guru and is considered outstanding value, drinking well through 2025.
This document provides information about the Kashmir and Ladakh regions of India. It discusses the languages, occupations, dress, food, and festivals of each region. In Kashmir, Kashmiri is the main language written in the Perso-Arabic or Devanagari scripts. The economy centers around agriculture, handicrafts and tourism. Traditional dresses vary for men, women and children. Notable dishes include rogan josh and sheer chai. Festivals include Herath and Navreh. In Ladakh, the main language is Ladakhi Tibetan and occupations involve livestock rearing and farming. Dress also varies by gender. Food is influenced by Tibetan cuisine like thukpa and tsampa.
Gray whales migrate between feeding grounds in the Arctic and breeding grounds in Baja California. They use echolocation and their baleen plates to filter feed on small creatures in ocean sediments. Gray whale numbers were nearly decimated by commercial whaling but have rebounded to around 20,000 thanks to international protections. Some western Pacific gray whales remain critically endangered with only around 100 left.
This document discusses different types of animals including mammals from the felidae family found in Africa and Asia that are adapted to grasslands. It also mentions canidae from Aztec language and reptiles from the order squamata. Sea birds from the spheniscidae family are discussed living in the southern hemisphere around Antarctica, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and South America.
The Middle East desert experiences extreme temperatures, with summer highs over 120°F and winter lows below freezing. Rainfall is very low at only 3-4 inches annually, and droughts can last for years. Rare, violent storms can cause flash floods. Nomadic Bedouins migrated with their herds of sheep, goats and camels, setting up tents at oases where fresh water allowed plants and crops to grow. As some nomads settled at oases permanently, towns evolved that grew dates and grains and became trading centers for nomadic goods. Coastal areas and mountains received more rainfall and had farming communities and terraced crops.
The document summarizes information about the Duroc pig breed. It originated in the northeastern United States and corn belt from the blending of Jersey Reds and New York Durocs. Duroc pigs have a moderately red color that can range from golden to cherry red. They are noted for their excellent growth rate, feed efficiency, early maturation, large litters from sows who are good mothers, and meat-type carcass. The breed is now popular in Southeast Asia and the American tropics due to its hardiness and fast growth.
The Duroc breed originated in the northeastern United States and corn belt from the blending of Jersey Reds and Durocs from New York. It is moderately red in color, ranging from golden to cherry red. Durocs have a medium length face and dropping ears. They are noted for their excellent rate of gain, feed efficiency, early maturing, large litters from sows that are good mothers, and meaty carcasses. The breed is now popular worldwide due to its hardiness and fast growth.
Grizzly bears live in western Canada, the northwestern United States, and some areas of Europe and Asia near rivers where they can catch fish. Male grizzly bears live 22 years on average while females live 26 years on average. Grizzly bears are carnivorous and normally eat fish, sleeping at night and hunting during the day, though they hibernate in winter by sleeping for the entire season. Grizzly bears can weigh up to 675 kilos. They have keen senses of smell and hearing but poorer vision over long distances.
This Shiraz wine from the Hunter Valley region of Australia has a bright dark ruby color with aromas of flowers and French oak. Flavors include red cherries, blood plums, and blackberries balanced with mocha and olives, leading to a strong lingering finish. It scored 90.7 out of 100 from Shiraz.guru and is considered outstanding value, drinking well through 2025.
This document provides information about the Kashmir and Ladakh regions of India. It discusses the languages, occupations, dress, food, and festivals of each region. In Kashmir, Kashmiri is the main language written in the Perso-Arabic or Devanagari scripts. The economy centers around agriculture, handicrafts and tourism. Traditional dresses vary for men, women and children. Notable dishes include rogan josh and sheer chai. Festivals include Herath and Navreh. In Ladakh, the main language is Ladakhi Tibetan and occupations involve livestock rearing and farming. Dress also varies by gender. Food is influenced by Tibetan cuisine like thukpa and tsampa.
Gray whales migrate between feeding grounds in the Arctic and breeding grounds in Baja California. They use echolocation and their baleen plates to filter feed on small creatures in ocean sediments. Gray whale numbers were nearly decimated by commercial whaling but have rebounded to around 20,000 thanks to international protections. Some western Pacific gray whales remain critically endangered with only around 100 left.
This document discusses different types of animals including mammals from the felidae family found in Africa and Asia that are adapted to grasslands. It also mentions canidae from Aztec language and reptiles from the order squamata. Sea birds from the spheniscidae family are discussed living in the southern hemisphere around Antarctica, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and South America.
The document provides a pre-test on various topics related to Israel and Palestine. It consists of 10 multiple choice questions testing factual knowledge about the two regions. The questions cover topics such as whether Israel or Palestine are legally recognized states, changes to Israeli borders over time, refugee populations, and the positions of foreign governments like the US towards Hamas. The document indicates whether each answer is true or false and provides explanations for some answers. It also outlines an upcoming class schedule including a test review, extra credit opportunity, lecture, and discussion.
The document summarizes the Palestine-Israel conflict. It discusses how Zionist groups colonized the land of Palestine in the late 1800s, sparking tensions as more Jewish immigrants arrived. In 1947, the UN partitioned Palestine despite Palestinians owning most of the land, fueling war between Zionist and Arab forces. By the end of the war, Israel had captured 78% of Palestine and over 500 Palestinian towns were destroyed, creating over 750,000 Palestinian refugees.
The document provides background on the historical roots of conflict in the Middle East between Israel and its neighbors. It summarizes the key wars and peace accords over time, including the 1948 Arab-Israeli War of Independence, the 1967 Six Day War, the 1973 Yom Kippur War, and peace accords such as the 1979 Camp David Accords and the 1993 Oslo Accords. It notes that the status of Jerusalem and boundaries of a Palestinian state remain divisive issues with no permanent resolution yet.
The Middle East is a region that roughly encompasses a majority of Western Asia (excluding the Caucasus) and Egypt. The term "Middle East" may have originated in the 1850s in the British India Office.
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This document provides an overview of the physical geography of the Middle East region. It includes maps and descriptions of the major physical features of the region, such as bodies of water like the Tigris, Euphrates, Nile, and Jordan Rivers as well as deserts like the Sahara and Rub al-Khali. It also discusses climate regions, population density patterns, and key natural resources like oil reserves found in the Persian Gulf.
The Arab-Israeli conflict began in the late 19th century with the rise of Zionism and calls for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Tensions escalated after Britain assumed control of Palestine and issued the Balfour Declaration supporting a Jewish state. After the UN partition plan in 1947, war broke out as Arab states opposed the creation of Israel. The conflict has since involved multiple wars, uprisings, and diplomatic efforts towards a two-state solution, but the issues of settlements, Jerusalem status, and Palestinian refugees remain unresolved. Violence and terrorism on both sides continue to undermine peace negotiations.
The document is an introduction to a 7th grade social studies unit on the Middle East that will address the ongoing conflicts in the region. It poses four essential questions about the causes of conflicts in the Middle East, disputes over land entitlement, why the US is involved in Iraq and Afghanistan, and possible solutions. It includes a KWL chart where students can record what they already know, want to learn, and ultimately learn about topics like the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, oil, Islam, 9/11, and weapons of mass destruction.
The document summarizes the key geographical features of the Middle East region. It describes the three peninsulas - Sinai, Arabian, and Anatolia - that extend into the region. It then outlines several important rivers that flow through the Middle East, including the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, which join to form the Shaat al-Arab waterway before emptying into the Persian Gulf. The document also mentions the Jordan River, Dead Sea, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, and large deserts like the Syrian Desert and Rub' al Khali. The climate of the Middle East is generally very hot and dry, though coastal areas have more moderate temperatures.
The document provides an overview of key factors in understanding religion, ethnicity, and the history of power dynamics in the Middle East over the 20th century. It touches on the major religious groups of Islam (Sunni and Shia), the decline of the Ottoman Empire after WWI and the establishment of British and French mandates, the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict over Jewish immigration and the creation of Israel in 1948, and major military conflicts like the Six Day War in 1967.
This document defines ethics and discusses its scope and methods. It provides several definitions of ethics, describing it as the science of customs or habits in society and the study of right and good human conduct. It notes ethics is a normative science that seeks to determine moral standards rather than describe natural phenomena. The document outlines several methods of ethics, including psychological, historical, and metaphysical approaches. It states the true method is both empirical and transcendental, systematically explaining moral judgments. The objective of ethics is defining the highest good for humans or society as a basis for moral reasoning.
Ethics involves moral standards that govern behavior and determine what is good versus bad. Ethical behavior follows principles of moral reasoning and can vary across cultures. Upholding ethics in business requires balancing universal moral standards with local cultural norms. Many factors influence individual and organizational ethics, including moral development, values, leadership, and structural influences within a company.
Jordan offers a mix of historical sites, natural beauty, and relaxation opportunities. Key attractions include Petra's ancient temples, Wadi Rum's desert scenery, and floating in the Dead Sea. The Evason Ma'in Hot Springs and Six Senses Spa is a top resort near the Dead Sea, while Amman offers historical sites and the lively Hashem restaurant. Visitors can experience Bedouin culture through desert camping or a traditional underground Zarb meal.
This document summarizes a Heritage Dinner Safari experience in Dubai. Guests will be taken on a journey through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in vintage Land Rovers. They will experience cultural demonstrations at a Bedouin camp including camel rides, henna art, falconry and cooking lessons. Guests will learn about the history and culture of the region while enjoying a traditional dinner under the stars. The experience aims to provide an authentic look at Dubai's past.
- The UAE was the homeland of the ancestors of its current population, who lived as shepherds and hunters.
- Many had to constantly move in search of water and pasture for their animals.
- Some mixed together through marriage, while others had to leave inland areas and move to coastal areas of the Gulf.
The document summarizes the author's experience visiting the Banyan Tree Al Wadi resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Some key details:
1) The resort is located in a nature reserve with traditional Arabic villas that have private pools and modern amenities. Activities include archery, bird shows with falcons and owls, and exploring the desert grounds.
2) The spa has won awards and offers treatments like a "Rainforest Experience" with sensory stations. Other on-site activities include hiking and desert safaris nearby.
3) Though a short stay, the author found the peaceful surroundings and luxury amenities made it a relaxing retreat, and would recommend it for sanity breaks
This 15-day luxury tour of South Africa explores the country's top culinary destinations and wildlife reserves. Guests will stay at 4 renowned properties - Delaire Graff Estate in Stellenbosch, Ellerman House in Cape Town, Tswalu Kalahari reserve in the Kalahari desert, and Singita Ebony in Sabi Sands game reserve. The itinerary includes fine dining experiences, wine tastings, private tours, and daily game drives to view the Big 5 animals.
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QIT is a leading inbound tour operator in Qatar established in 1999. They offer a variety of tour services including:
- City tours of Doha visiting markets, museums and souqs.
- Desert adventures like half and full day safaris exploring the sand dunes by 4x4.
- Cultural experiences such as visits to camel tracks and equestrian clubs.
- Activities on the water like dhow cruises and fishing trips in the Persian Gulf.
The document discusses life in deserts, focusing on the Sahara Desert. It describes the Sahara's climate as scorching hot with short rainy seasons and cloudless, clear skies. Temperatures during the day can reach 50 degrees Celsius while nights can drop to near zero. The oases in the Sahara support settled populations who grow crops like dates, rice, wheat, and beans using irrigation from underground water. Recent discovery of oil in countries within the Sahara has transformed the region, bringing office buildings, highways, and new jobs in the oil industry that are replacing nomadic lifestyles.
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The Liwa Desert Safari isn't just any excursion into the magnificent desert. Booking our desert safari tour, which includes transportation to the desert, exploring, and a glimpse of life there, as well as staying at a Bedouin Camp, belly dancing, supper and much more on various packages, is a must when traveling to this region of the world if you're willing to investigate the desert. https://www.arabiers.com/ae/en/liwa-desert-safari
This document provides details on vacation packages to Sandals Barbados resort. It includes information on flight itineraries from Austin to Barbados, accommodation options ranging from $5,546 to $6,682 per person, and amenities included at the all-inclusive resort such as restaurants, bars, activities and honeymoon amenities. A recommended itinerary is to spend the first night at a nearby hotel due to a late arrival, and then enjoy 5 nights at Sandals Barbados.
Though Sinbad had become wealthy after his first voyage, he grew restless on land and set sail again. His ship docked at an uninhabited island where he was accidentally left behind after falling asleep. On the island, he discovered the egg of a giant roc bird and strapped himself to its leg in an attempt to escape. However, he found himself in a valley filled with huge snakes. Running low on provisions, Sinbad devised a plan to collect diamonds from the valley and strap himself to meat thrown by merchants, hoping to be carried to safety by eagles taking the meat to their nests. His plan succeeded and he was rescued, thanking the merchants with diamonds before joining them on their journey home, where
The document provides a pre-test on various topics related to Israel and Palestine. It consists of 10 multiple choice questions testing factual knowledge about the two regions. The questions cover topics such as whether Israel or Palestine are legally recognized states, changes to Israeli borders over time, refugee populations, and the positions of foreign governments like the US towards Hamas. The document indicates whether each answer is true or false and provides explanations for some answers. It also outlines an upcoming class schedule including a test review, extra credit opportunity, lecture, and discussion.
The document summarizes the Palestine-Israel conflict. It discusses how Zionist groups colonized the land of Palestine in the late 1800s, sparking tensions as more Jewish immigrants arrived. In 1947, the UN partitioned Palestine despite Palestinians owning most of the land, fueling war between Zionist and Arab forces. By the end of the war, Israel had captured 78% of Palestine and over 500 Palestinian towns were destroyed, creating over 750,000 Palestinian refugees.
The document provides background on the historical roots of conflict in the Middle East between Israel and its neighbors. It summarizes the key wars and peace accords over time, including the 1948 Arab-Israeli War of Independence, the 1967 Six Day War, the 1973 Yom Kippur War, and peace accords such as the 1979 Camp David Accords and the 1993 Oslo Accords. It notes that the status of Jerusalem and boundaries of a Palestinian state remain divisive issues with no permanent resolution yet.
The Middle East is a region that roughly encompasses a majority of Western Asia (excluding the Caucasus) and Egypt. The term "Middle East" may have originated in the 1850s in the British India Office.
Middle East Physical Features Geography PowerPointkhwalker
This document provides an overview of the physical geography of the Middle East region. It includes maps and descriptions of the major physical features of the region, such as bodies of water like the Tigris, Euphrates, Nile, and Jordan Rivers as well as deserts like the Sahara and Rub al-Khali. It also discusses climate regions, population density patterns, and key natural resources like oil reserves found in the Persian Gulf.
The Arab-Israeli conflict began in the late 19th century with the rise of Zionism and calls for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Tensions escalated after Britain assumed control of Palestine and issued the Balfour Declaration supporting a Jewish state. After the UN partition plan in 1947, war broke out as Arab states opposed the creation of Israel. The conflict has since involved multiple wars, uprisings, and diplomatic efforts towards a two-state solution, but the issues of settlements, Jerusalem status, and Palestinian refugees remain unresolved. Violence and terrorism on both sides continue to undermine peace negotiations.
The document is an introduction to a 7th grade social studies unit on the Middle East that will address the ongoing conflicts in the region. It poses four essential questions about the causes of conflicts in the Middle East, disputes over land entitlement, why the US is involved in Iraq and Afghanistan, and possible solutions. It includes a KWL chart where students can record what they already know, want to learn, and ultimately learn about topics like the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, oil, Islam, 9/11, and weapons of mass destruction.
The document summarizes the key geographical features of the Middle East region. It describes the three peninsulas - Sinai, Arabian, and Anatolia - that extend into the region. It then outlines several important rivers that flow through the Middle East, including the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, which join to form the Shaat al-Arab waterway before emptying into the Persian Gulf. The document also mentions the Jordan River, Dead Sea, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, and large deserts like the Syrian Desert and Rub' al Khali. The climate of the Middle East is generally very hot and dry, though coastal areas have more moderate temperatures.
The document provides an overview of key factors in understanding religion, ethnicity, and the history of power dynamics in the Middle East over the 20th century. It touches on the major religious groups of Islam (Sunni and Shia), the decline of the Ottoman Empire after WWI and the establishment of British and French mandates, the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict over Jewish immigration and the creation of Israel in 1948, and major military conflicts like the Six Day War in 1967.
This document defines ethics and discusses its scope and methods. It provides several definitions of ethics, describing it as the science of customs or habits in society and the study of right and good human conduct. It notes ethics is a normative science that seeks to determine moral standards rather than describe natural phenomena. The document outlines several methods of ethics, including psychological, historical, and metaphysical approaches. It states the true method is both empirical and transcendental, systematically explaining moral judgments. The objective of ethics is defining the highest good for humans or society as a basis for moral reasoning.
Ethics involves moral standards that govern behavior and determine what is good versus bad. Ethical behavior follows principles of moral reasoning and can vary across cultures. Upholding ethics in business requires balancing universal moral standards with local cultural norms. Many factors influence individual and organizational ethics, including moral development, values, leadership, and structural influences within a company.
Jordan offers a mix of historical sites, natural beauty, and relaxation opportunities. Key attractions include Petra's ancient temples, Wadi Rum's desert scenery, and floating in the Dead Sea. The Evason Ma'in Hot Springs and Six Senses Spa is a top resort near the Dead Sea, while Amman offers historical sites and the lively Hashem restaurant. Visitors can experience Bedouin culture through desert camping or a traditional underground Zarb meal.
This document summarizes a Heritage Dinner Safari experience in Dubai. Guests will be taken on a journey through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in vintage Land Rovers. They will experience cultural demonstrations at a Bedouin camp including camel rides, henna art, falconry and cooking lessons. Guests will learn about the history and culture of the region while enjoying a traditional dinner under the stars. The experience aims to provide an authentic look at Dubai's past.
- The UAE was the homeland of the ancestors of its current population, who lived as shepherds and hunters.
- Many had to constantly move in search of water and pasture for their animals.
- Some mixed together through marriage, while others had to leave inland areas and move to coastal areas of the Gulf.
The document summarizes the author's experience visiting the Banyan Tree Al Wadi resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Some key details:
1) The resort is located in a nature reserve with traditional Arabic villas that have private pools and modern amenities. Activities include archery, bird shows with falcons and owls, and exploring the desert grounds.
2) The spa has won awards and offers treatments like a "Rainforest Experience" with sensory stations. Other on-site activities include hiking and desert safaris nearby.
3) Though a short stay, the author found the peaceful surroundings and luxury amenities made it a relaxing retreat, and would recommend it for sanity breaks
This 15-day luxury tour of South Africa explores the country's top culinary destinations and wildlife reserves. Guests will stay at 4 renowned properties - Delaire Graff Estate in Stellenbosch, Ellerman House in Cape Town, Tswalu Kalahari reserve in the Kalahari desert, and Singita Ebony in Sabi Sands game reserve. The itinerary includes fine dining experiences, wine tastings, private tours, and daily game drives to view the Big 5 animals.
Qatar International Tours - Tweetup presentationDohaTweetups
QIT is a leading inbound tour operator in Qatar established in 1999. They offer a variety of tour services including:
- City tours of Doha visiting markets, museums and souqs.
- Desert adventures like half and full day safaris exploring the sand dunes by 4x4.
- Cultural experiences such as visits to camel tracks and equestrian clubs.
- Activities on the water like dhow cruises and fishing trips in the Persian Gulf.
The document discusses life in deserts, focusing on the Sahara Desert. It describes the Sahara's climate as scorching hot with short rainy seasons and cloudless, clear skies. Temperatures during the day can reach 50 degrees Celsius while nights can drop to near zero. The oases in the Sahara support settled populations who grow crops like dates, rice, wheat, and beans using irrigation from underground water. Recent discovery of oil in countries within the Sahara has transformed the region, bringing office buildings, highways, and new jobs in the oil industry that are replacing nomadic lifestyles.
Liwa Desert Safari Combining It With Other Activities.pdfaradhyasingh1
The Liwa Desert Safari isn't just any excursion into the magnificent desert. Booking our desert safari tour, which includes transportation to the desert, exploring, and a glimpse of life there, as well as staying at a Bedouin Camp, belly dancing, supper and much more on various packages, is a must when traveling to this region of the world if you're willing to investigate the desert. https://www.arabiers.com/ae/en/liwa-desert-safari
This document provides details on vacation packages to Sandals Barbados resort. It includes information on flight itineraries from Austin to Barbados, accommodation options ranging from $5,546 to $6,682 per person, and amenities included at the all-inclusive resort such as restaurants, bars, activities and honeymoon amenities. A recommended itinerary is to spend the first night at a nearby hotel due to a late arrival, and then enjoy 5 nights at Sandals Barbados.
Though Sinbad had become wealthy after his first voyage, he grew restless on land and set sail again. His ship docked at an uninhabited island where he was accidentally left behind after falling asleep. On the island, he discovered the egg of a giant roc bird and strapped himself to its leg in an attempt to escape. However, he found himself in a valley filled with huge snakes. Running low on provisions, Sinbad devised a plan to collect diamonds from the valley and strap himself to meat thrown by merchants, hoping to be carried to safety by eagles taking the meat to their nests. His plan succeeded and he was rescued, thanking the merchants with diamonds before joining them on their journey home, where
Connect World Travel & Tourism LLC is a highly experienced Destination Management company based in Dubai that offers tours and activities throughout the Middle East and overseas. They provide various tours of Dubai and surrounding areas, including city tours of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, tours of Sharjah and Ajman, and trips to Al Ain and the East Coast. They also arrange activities like dhow cruises, desert safaris, camel rides, and visits to attractions like the Dubai Aquarium and Wild Wadi water park.
Your professional Safari Guide will lead you on an early morning desert safari drive in an authentic, museum quality vintage Land Rover, a vehicle which has played a pivotal role in the 1950’s and since then have become part of the UAE history. No other vehicle offers a more authentic desert experience to spot exotic local wildlife.
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You will also get to see unique culture, which includes
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This document provides information on Sandals Barbados resort. It is a 5-star all-inclusive couples-only resort located on Dover Beach, 15 minutes from the airport. The resort has 3 pools, 2 whirlpools, and 1 swim-up bar. Included activities are canoes, kayaks, windsurfing, scuba diving and other watersports. There are several restaurants serving various cuisines like Indian, steak, pizza, and sushi. Optional excursions include a catamaran cruise with snorkeling, a tour of local beaches, and a city tour of Bridgetown including shopping.
Jordan is a Middle Eastern country located between Syria, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Israel, Iraq and the Red Sea. It has a combination of Mediterranean and desert climates. The official currency is the Jordanian dinar. Hospitality and generosity are highly valued in Jordanian culture. Popular tourist attractions include historical sites like Jerash and Um Qais, as well as natural areas like Wadi Mujib nature reserve.
Jordan is located in the Middle East and borders several countries. It has a combination of Mediterranean and desert climates. The capital is Amman and Arabic is the official language, while most people are Arab. Hospitality and generosity are highly valued in Jordanian culture. Some of Jordan's most popular tourist attractions include Petra, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea.
Saudi Arabia is located in Western Asia, occupying the vast majority of the Arabian Peninsula. It has a population of over 27 million people and is the largest country by land area in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia follows a strict form of Sunni Islam and is the birthplace of Islam. The national flag features the Islamic declaration of faith and a saber symbolizing military success. Arabic is the official language, though English is widely spoken.
Jordan is located in the Middle East, bordered by Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Egypt. Amman is the capital of Jordan. The majority of Jordan's population are Arab descendants who speak Arabic and practice Islam. Jordan has a diverse landscape that includes deserts, highlands, and the Jordan River Valley. Important cities include Amman, Petra, and Aqaba, with Petra being a famous archaeological site.
The document discusses several influential thinkers of the Enlightenment period including Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Adam Smith, Denis Diderot, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Charles-Louis Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Mary Wollstonecraft. It provides each thinker's country of origin, their key ideas, and major works that helped spread Enlightenment philosophies such as natural rights, popular sovereignty, and equality.
The document discusses the physical geography and history of the Americas. It outlines the major geographic regions, including western and eastern highlands, lowlands, and describes how the first Americans migrated from Asia thousands of years ago. By 1500, there were over 10 million indigenous people divided into 350 tribes speaking around 150 languages. Notable pre-Columbian civilizations that developed included the Aztecs, Incas, and Maya, with each civilization facing unique geographic obstacles in their environment.
The document discusses new ideas in Renaissance art compared to Medieval art, including the use of perspective to depict distance and scale more realistically, creating more anatomically accurate and realistic depictions of people, incorporating nature and scenes of everyday life, and portraying religious topics in new ways without halos or unrealistic features. It provides examples like Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical studies, van Eyck's portraits, and Renaissance versions of religious works like The Last Supper that used realistic perspective and people without halos.
Timbuktu was an ancient center of Islamic learning and trade in Africa, founded in the 11th century by Tuareg nomads. It grew to be a major trading center for the Mali and Songhai empires, with a renowned university and over 100 Qur'an schools hosting 25,000 scholars. However, it was sacked by Morocco in 1591 and its trade routes declined as sea routes became dominant, leading to its fall from prominence.
The document summarizes the key rituals and sites associated with the Hajj pilgrimage. It describes circling the Kaaba, walking between Safa and Marwah, drinking from the Zamzam well, spending time in prayer at Arafat, throwing stones in Mina, and shaving one's head at the end as a symbol of rebirth. The Hajj is considered the fifth pillar of Islam and the greatest pilgrimage, called the Al Hajjul Akbar.
The Five Pillars of Islam are the five obligatory religious duties that are required of adherents to the Islamic faith. The pillars are: faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime if able. Together the pillars outline important daily religious practices and provide guiding principles for Muslims.
Social studies is required by law and tradition in schools. Studying history helps students understand the present and be inspired, as learning about explorers like Ernest Shackleton shows that history can be an interesting subject that students can enjoy learning as part of a group.
The document provides tips for identifying the main idea of a paragraph. It states that nonfiction writers usually include one main idea per paragraph in the topic sentence, which typically comes at the beginning. It can also occasionally be at the end. When the main idea is not clear from the topic sentence, it can be identified by counting the number of sentences dedicated to each topic and selecting the one discussed most as the main idea.
The document discusses making predictions when reading texts. It explains that making predictions helps with understanding and remembering what is read. It notes that people naturally build "schemas" or patterns in their minds about how different types of stories are structured. As an example, it prompts the reader to predict what a story about a school dress code may discuss. Finally, it reminds readers to confirm their predictions after reading to assess whether they were right or wrong. The summary is contained in 3 sentences as requested.
A 73-year-old Kenyan farmer was attacked by a leopard while working in his fields. The leopard knocked the farmer to the ground and bit his wrist, mauling him with its claws. Somehow finding the strength, the farmer reached into the leopard's mouth and tore out its tongue, killing it. A neighbor then arrived and finished off the leopard with a machete, saving the farmer.
Turner heard a weather forecast predicting rain so he grabbed his umbrella to take to the bus stop even though it was sunny. The wife tells her husband she doesn't want an expensive gift for her birthday but will buy herself a small present at the mall using her old car, implying she wants a new car. Jessica chose Kurt in the game since he was the last player left, implying she was pleased to have him on her team.
The document discusses the concept of "going below the surface" or inferring, which means figuring things out that are not directly stated by looking for clues and context cues provided by the author. It provides examples that require inferring events from the past, characters' thoughts and feelings, settings of stories based on details and context clues. The examples span situations like inferring what happened in class based on a new rule, understanding the context and situation of a wild west story based on descriptions, and determining what grade bullies are in based on their taunts and context.
The document discusses strategies for understanding difficult words encountered while reading. It identifies three methods writers use: 1) including the definition in the same sentence, 2) providing the definition in the next sentence, and 3) using context clues. It then provides examples of sentences using an made-up word, "ABBA-ZABBA", and asks the reader to identify what item is being referred to in each example based on the context or nearby definition.
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33. So long, and thanks for visiting our homeland! Salaam!
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Note that this PowerPoint will focus on the desert environment in the Arabian Peninsula, where Islam got its start. Large-scale farming and cities do exist,, but they were not an important part of the landscape in the 600s.
Northern hemisphere because numbers get bigger going north. Eastern hemisphere because numbers get bigger going east.
The An Nafud--sometimes called the Great Nafud because An Nafud is the term for desert--covers about 55,000 square kilometers at an elevation of about 1,000 meters. Longitudinal dunes--scores of kilometers in length and as much as ninety meters high, and separated by valleys as much as sixteen kilometers wide--characterize the An Nafud. Iron oxide gives the sand a red tint, particularly when the sun is low. Within the area are several watering places, and winter rains bring up short-lived but succulent grasses that permit nomadic herding during the winter and spring.
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Dubai lies directly within the Arabian Desert. However, the topology of Dubai is significantly different from that of the southern portion of the UAE in that much of Dubai's landscape is highlighted by sandy desert patterns, while gravel deserts dominate much of the southern region of the country.[29] The sand consists mostly of crushed shell and coral and is fine, clean and white. East of the city, the salt-crusted coastal plans, known as sabkha , give way to a north-south running line of dunes. Further east, the dunes grow larger and are tinged red with iron oxide.
The Rub al Khali is one of the truly forbidding sand deserts in the world and, until the 1950s, one of the least explored. The topography of this huge area, covering more than 550,000 square kilometers, is varied. In the west, the elevation is about 600 meters, and the sand is fine and soft; in the east, the elevation drops to about 180 meters, and much of the surface is covered by relatively stable sand sheets and salt flats. In places, particularly in the east, longitudinal sand dunes prevail; elsewhere sand mountains as much as 300 meters in height (!!!) form complex patterns. Most of the area is totally waterless and uninhabited except for a few wandering beduin tribes. This is where the race in the movie Hidalgo was supposed to have been run.
The Rub al Khali is one of the truly forbidding sand deserts in the world and, until the 1950s, one of the least explored. The topography of this huge area, covering more than 550,000 square kilometers, is varied. In the west, the elevation is about 600 meters, and the sand is fine and soft; in the east, the elevation drops to about 180 meters, and much of the surface is covered by relatively stable sand sheets and salt flats. In places, particularly in the east, longitudinal sand dunes prevail; elsewhere sand mountains as much as 300 meters in height (!!!) form complex patterns. Most of the area is totally waterless and uninhabited except for a few wandering beduin tribes. This is where the race in the movie Hidalgo was supposed to have been run.
In geography, an oasis (plural: oases) is an isolated area of vegetation in a desert, typically surrounding a spring or similar water source. The location of oases has been of critical importance for trade and transportation routes in desert areas. Caravans must travel via oases so that supplies of water and food can be replenished. Thus, political or military control of an oasis has in many cases meant control of trade on a particular route.
As students will see when they do “A Camel’s Diary,” the camel is ideally adapted for travel in the desert. Briefly, these adaptations include storage of fat in the hump; ability to drink massive amounts of water at one time without getting sick; eyelashes that keep out sand; nostrils that can be closed to keep out sand; foot pads that spread out like snow shoes; and the ability to withstand very high temperatures before perspiring (and thus losing body moisture). Though camels don’t store water in their humps, there is a story of the great general Khalid who, during Islam’s early wars of expansion, was ordered by the caliph Abu Bakr to make a 200-mile forced march across the desert to join another army fighting in Syria, which trip might have taken a week or more. Khalid allowed his camels to drink as much as they possibly could, and then he slaughtered them at various points along the journey in order to give his horses the water from the camels’ stomachs. Note that the camel no longer exists in the wild anywhere except in Australia.
The Arabian horse developed in a desert climate and was prized by the nomadic Bedouin people, often being brought inside the family tent for shelter and protection. This close relationship with humans has created a horse breed that is good-natured, quick to learn, and willing to please. But the Arabian also developed the high spirit and alertness needed in a horse used for raiding and war. Fiery war horses with dished faces and high-carried tails were popular artistic subjects in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, often depicted pulling chariots in war or for hunting. Following the Hijra in A.D. 622 (also sometimes spelled Hegira), the Arabian horse spread across the known world of the time, became recognized as a distinct, named breed, and played a significant role in the History of the Middle East and of Islam. By A.D. 630, Muslim influence expanded across the Middle East and North Africa. By A.D. 711, Muslim warriors had reached Spain, and controlled most of the Iberian peninsula by 720. Their mounts were of various oriental types, including both Arabians and the Barb horse of North Africa. Muslim invaders reached as far north as France, where they were stopped by Charles Martel at the Battle of Tours in 732.
A gazelle is an antelope of the genus Gazella . Gazelles are known as swift animals; they are able to reach high speeds for long periods of time. Gazelles are mostly found in the grasslands and savannas of Africa, but they are also found in southwest Asia. They tend to live in herds and will eat less coarse, easily digestible plants and leaves. Early caliphs in Islam would site their palaces on the edge of the desert so as to be near good areas for gazelle hunting.
Spiny-tailed lizards are primarily herbivorous, but occasionally eat insects, especially when young. They spend most of their waking hours basking in the sun, hiding in underground chambers at nighttime or when danger appears. They tend to establish themselves in hilly, rocky areas with good shelter and accessible vegetation. The spiny-tailed lizard is considered a delicacy in some parts of the Middle East.
The Arabian oryx is a medium-sized antelope weighing 65 - 75 kg (140 - 170 lb). Prior to its extinction in the wild, it is believed to have occurred in flat and undulating gravel plains intersected by shallow wadis and depressions, and the dunes edging sand deserts, with a diverse vegetation of trees, shrubs, herbs , and grasses. The Arabian oryx eats mainly grasses. Herbs , seedpods, fruit, fresh growth of trees, tubers and roots also form part of its diet. It can go for weeks without drinking water. The Arabian oryx apparently digs shallow depressions in soft ground under trees and shrubs for resting. The Arabian oryx lives in nomadic herds that follow the rare rains, and it is able to utilize effectively the fresh plant growth that occurs after a rainfall. The normal group size is 8 - 20 animals, but herds of up to 100 have been reported. A herd contains all ages and both sexes. Such herds probably stay together for a considerable time. Oryx are very compatible with one another - the low frequency of aggressive interactions allows animals to share scattered shade trees under which they may spend 8 of the daylight hours in the summer heat.
The Sand Cat ( Felis margarita ) is a small wild cat distributed over African and Asian deserts. It lives in those arid areas that are too hot and dry even for the Desert Cat: the Sahara, the Arabian Desert, and the deserts of Iran and Pakistan. It usually lives up to 13 years. The length averages almost 50 cm (20 in), plus a 30 cm (12 in) tail, and the weight averages about at 2.7 kg (6 lbs). The paws are covered with long hairs in order to protect the skin against the hot sand. The Sand Cat can survive in temperatures ranging from -5 to +52 degrees Celsius. In the daytime the Sand Cat hides under rocks. At night it hunts for rodents, lizards and insects. Since the Sand Cat obtains all the water it needs from eating its prey, it stays mostly far away from watering points. Sand cats congregate only for mating so numbering them is a difficult task. It seems however that its number has been declining in the Arabian desert following a rarefaction of its prey. In 2007, the first four kittens born in captivity are being raised at the Al Ain Zoo in the United Arab Emirates as an effort to preserve the local fauna.
Striped Hyenas are largely scavengers, but will also eat small animals, fruit and insects. Larger subspecies are known to hunt animals as large as wild boar. They are nomadic, moving from water hole to water hole, but never straying more than 6 miles from one. Striped hyenas hunt in solitude but do congregate in small family groups. Like many other animals of hot climates, their ears radiate heat. The striped hyena live in the tropical savanna, grasslands, Semi-desert, scrub forest, and woodland. The striped hyenas habit of feasting on the kills of other predators inevitably results in some form of confrontation, ranging from threatening posturing to downright violence. In Africa the striped hyena is invariably dominated in feeding disputes against the larger apex carnivores such as lions and spotted hyena. Disputes against lone predators such as leopards and cheetahs are more difficult to predict, the outcome usually depending on who intimidates who first. In India and the Middle East, the striped hyena will sometimes enter conflict with wolves. Though individually stronger, the hyenas solitary nature puts it at a disadvantage against the more social wolf.
Dung beetles refer to those beetles which feed partly or exclusively on feces. All of these species belong to the superfamily Scarabaeoidea; most of them to the subfamilies Scarabaeinae and Aphodiinae of the family Scarabaeidae. As most species of Scarabaeinae feed exclusively on feces, that subfamily is often dubbed true dung beetles . There are dung-feeding beetles which belong to other families, such as the Geotrupidae (the earth-boring dung beetle ). The Scarabaeinae alone comprises more than 5,000 species.[1] Many dung beetles, known as rollers , are noted for rolling dung into spherical balls, which are used as a food source or brooding chambers. Other dung beetles, known as tunnellers , bury the dung wherever they find it. A third group, the dwellers , neither roll nor burrow: they simply live in manure.
Clothing Clothing helps reduce fluid loss and gives protection from sunburn, as well as warmth at night and a barrier against insect bites and thorns. In the desert it should be light and loose fitting, with air space between the garments and the body to provide insulation. Copy the flowing, layered garments of the Arab world. Trousers give more protection from insects than shorts(and guard against serious burns on the legs if forced into daytime exposure). Cover the head and feet. White reflects heat; dark colors absorb it. Any hat with a piece of cloth attached to the back will give some protection to the head and back of the neck but it is better to copy the headgear of desert peoples. You need a piece of material about 120cm (4ft) square, a smaller piece, such as a handkerchief, and a piece of cord or cloth (a tie is ideal) to keep them in position. Make the handkerchief into a wad on top of the head. Fold the large cloth diagonally, place it over the handkerchief, the long edge forward. Tie cord or cloth around the head to secure them. Allowed to fall freely this will protect from the sun, trap pockets of air, take advantage of breezes and protect from sandstorms. At night wrap it around the face for warmth.
Clothing Clothing helps reduce fluid loss and gives protection from sunburn, as well as warmth at night and a barrier against insect bites and thorns. In the desert it should be light and loose fitting, with air space between the garments and the body to provide insulation. Copy the flowing, layered garments of the Arab world. Trousers give more protection from insects than shorts(and guard against serious burns on the legs if forced into daytime exposure). Cover the head and feet. White reflects heat; dark colors absorb it. Any hat with a piece of cloth attached to the back will give some protection to the head and back of the neck but it is better to copy the headgear of desert peoples. You need a piece of material about 120cm (4ft) square, a smaller piece, such as a handkerchief, and a piece of cord or cloth (a tie is ideal) to keep them in position. Make the handkerchief into a wad on top of the head. Fold the large cloth diagonally, place it over the handkerchief, the long edge forward. Tie cord or cloth around the head to secure them. Allowed to fall freely this will protect from the sun, trap pockets of air, take advantage of breezes and protect from sandstorms. At night wrap it around the face for warmth.
Tents The bedouin people, who live in the desert, are nomadic herders. They need housing that they can put up and take down easily.