The document provides an overview of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by covering its history, geography, demographics, culture, and etiquette. It discusses that the UAE is a federation of seven emirates along the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It has grown drastically in the past 15 years, becoming more secular and diverse. The culture emphasizes respectful greetings, conservative dress, and adherence to Islamic principles like abstaining from public alcohol. Business meetings require awareness of traditions like not splitting bills. The future of the UAE is one of increasing diversity as its culture evolves with global influences.

1. WELCOMEGroup Project:International Business CommunicationCSUN English 205OL Spring 2010

2. The A-TeamTeam Members

3. Country

4. Map of UAE

5. Map of UAE

6. 7 emirates united by geography which differ culturally and economicallyWhat is the UAE?

7. Total Population of UAE 4,320,000 Population

8. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the two focal metropolitan regions for the country.

9. Evolved drastically over last 15 years, have become very secular compared to other five emirates. Dubai & Abu Dhabi

10. The Palm is the world’s largest man-made islands The Palm Jumeirah

11. The Palm Jebel Ali

12. The Palm Deira

13. Leisure, residential and tourism

14. Over 60 luxury hotels, 5,000 residential beachside villas, 5,000 apartments, marinas and theme parks Dubai – The Palm

15. The World consists of over 300 man made islands that are designed to represent the world mapLocated 4 km offshore from Dubai

16. 9 km (width) by 7 km (length)

17. Visible from space Dubai – The World

18. Languages

19. South Asians accounted for 50% of the total population at last estimate. Emirates constituted 19%, while other Arabs and Iranians made up 23%. Other expatriates, including Westerners and East Asians, totaled 8%. Jordanians, Palestinians, Egyptians, Iraqis, and Bahrainis are employed throughout the bureaucracy, including the educational system. Ethnic Groups

20. The United Arab Emirates dirham ( UD ), introduced as the currency in May 1973, is divided into 100 fils. There are coins of 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 fils and 1 and 5 dirham and notes of 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 dirhams. UD 1 = $0.27337 (or $1 = UD 3.658) Monetary Unit

21. Alcohol legalization in the country has taken place, but must be consumed in private licensed areas only such as clubs, bars and hotels

22. Being caught drinking outside these areas will result in fines, prison sentences and deportation depending on severity and/or frequency. Alcohol

23. The Significance of Ramadan Month in which the Qur’an (the holy book of Islam) was revealed.