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. WELCOME Group Project: International Business Communication CSUN English 205OL Spring 2010

2. The A-Team Team Members

3. Country

4. Map of UAE

5. Map of UAE

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

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

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

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

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

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

24. Special month of: Fasting, Repentance, Increased prayer, Increased charity.

25. Ends with the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr: Day of celebration and gratitude. Ramadan

27. No Sex

28. No Lies

29. No Sinning

30. Not doing anything in excess Ramadan

32. Between people of the same gender, kissing on the cheek or nose is a greeting that exemplifies respect or affection.

33. Holding hands or linking arms is a sign of a close bond among people of the same gender.Greetings Between People

34. In public places, people are expected to conform with UAE culture and tradition. Social Etiquette Disregarding the law can be punishable by deportation or prison sentences.

36. As the left hand is considered unclean, always use your right hand for eating, drinking and shaking hands.

37. Unless you are a woman, avoid casual conversation with female Emirati Nationals; the same goes for shaking hands unless she extends hers first. Social Etiquette

39. The large nightlife industry of Dubai gives businessmen an idea of where the country is heading in the future (all alcohol beverages contain a 30% additional tax). Since UAE has become so diverse, the country’s culture and religious roots are expected to become completely wiped out within 50 years or so. Diversity

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