man of focus in this paper is Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a fascinating man who has managed to accomplish so much in so little time. Not only is Sheikh Mohammed the ruler of Dubai, he is also the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, a small but powerful nation in the Middle East. Even though the Sheikh is 64 years old, he did not assume office until 2006 after his brother Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum died. I lived in Dubai for a few years growing up
in graves at nearby Al-Qusais dating from before 1000BC, while a caravan station from about 600 AD has been excavated in Jumeirah. Until a few decades ago, the surrounding sand dunes were inhabited by nomadic Bedouin roaming with their flocks and herds. Today the nomads have mostly settled in villages in the few fertile oases or valleys, or else in the city. The village really began to grow in the early 19th century, when some 800 members of the Bani Yas tribe, the Al Bu Falasah, moved north
should be seen as a holistic sustainable process to engineering. Factors that include social aspects, cultural aspects and economical should not be separated from the environment (What is holistic sustainability 2010). His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that: “The United Arab Emirates is not merely a financial or economic centre, nor is it only a tourist destination between East and West, but an important humanitarian centre on the international stage” (Sustainability Report 2012)
1. What factors contributed to EuroDisney’s poor performance during its first year of operation? The plan was to make the most amazing Disneyland theme park they had ever built although during the year that it was opened 1992 the park lost money in excess of $900 million. The Company failed to adapt its theme in direct correlation to its consumer with regards to cultural adaption. Even though it is an American company Disney should have definitely done things the way residents of that area believed
and origin specific gifts can be of great value to some. Al Nassma chocolates founded and owned by Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum pride themselves to be the only producer of camel milk chocolate in the world. The chocolate helps encapsulate the flavors and taste of the Arabian world proving to be the ideal delicious gift for a on the go traveler. Despite being the sole producer of camel milk chocolates in the world, Al Nassma chocolates are made from top quality ingredients namely
disconnection they felt with the world. This idea of narrowing and broadening perspective shows its true influence, that dependent on the material, writing can affect us all, allowing us in our own personal ways, to be “free.” His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the United Arab Emirates, or UAE, stated, “The greatest use that can be made of wealth is to invest it in creating generations of educated and trained people.” From its conception, the United Arab Emirates was founded on the
There are many social returns that can be gained from the Sougha program. Alleviation of unemployment, women empowerment and the all-important role of preserving indigenous Emirati heritage are just examples of the social impact of Sougha. The program is cognizant of the fact that a large population of Emiratis possesses enormous potential for entrepreneurship but is largely unable to achieve employment. Because of the Sougha program, such individuals are able to access assistance, both material
Peninsula, which are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al-Qaiwain and Ras Al-Khaimah. Each emirate is governed separately by sheikhs and known local government, consisting of municipalities and departments, so that each emirate retains a good deal of political and financial autonomy, a fact that has contributed greatly to the remarkable success of the federation (His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, "UAE History"). The UAE has 5.8 percent of the world’s oil reserves.
The biggest achievement was when HH Mohammed bin Rashid established the Minister of State for Youth that is working on policies for Youth to activate their role in various sectors and strengthen their leadership. Engaging Youth from all over the country with different programs, giving them opportunities to contribute and ensuring that they are connected to their government [7]. Also, by picking a Minister of and from youth; a girl on her 22 spring Shamma Al Mazrui. The minister established many
INTRODUCTION The World Expo is a type of key meeting in the world. It’s sharing the innovation that makes the development of the global economy, market and improved better life to the world society. In the world every five years the World Expo will happen and its attracting millions of visitors who interested in in cultural events organizations and international organizations. Each Expo is related to country economies, cultural, social and traditionally for the host city and nations. The World Expo
DUBAI - The pride of United Arab Emirates - By Himani Bali Dubai is one of the largest of the seven states of the United Arab Emirates spreading over an area of 3885 kilometers. Ruled by his Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum it has turned it into one of the leading cities of the world within a very short span of time.The economy of Dubai is highly dependant on the oil sector,tourism sector and trade free zones for its revenue. Besides these Dubai has also
based on shared purpose and commitment is key. While a married human mind, an individual country, or a specific community is both unique and remarkable, it is by working collaboratively that we truly advance." Said Dubai’s Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as he talked about the theme of Expo 2020. One of the main concerns of two of the subthemes –sustainability and mobility- is transportation. Specifically finding new ways to create the most efficient and environmentally-safe automobile
UAE consists of seven emirates : Abu Dhabi ,Dubai , Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah , Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al-Quwain which is a federal state. Sheikh Zayed is one of the foundations of the Union on the second of december 1971 , where the Sheikh Zayed converts Emirates of empty desert into a green paradise . Consists state emblem is a science that combines four colors red , white , green and black . National anthem is the anthem Emirates National , which echoes in every morning in most government and
The second part of the Dubai’s opening strategy is the luxury tourism. Its potential customers are Europeans, Asians and Americans as well as wealthy businessmen from neighbor countries. The destination of "Dubai" has been built in recent years by tours operators on the following themes: beach activities, sun, desert, luxury shopping and modern luxury hotels. The evolution of the numbers certify the success of the tourism in Dubai: 600 000 tourists in 1990, 5.3 million in 2004, 6 million in 2006
Dubai is the economically active tourist paradise and unique for each of his choice and his hand in the Christmas holidays and New Year, it includes elements of the Emirate of diverse tourist attractions and shopping opportunities and the discovery of high-end restaurants and hotels. Dubai tourist experience starts from the desert down to the static and bustling markets and booming, as Dubai offers visitors a unique combination of tourist attractions from the elements. The emirate has a variety
His highness sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has pointed out to the Traditional Perspectives of leadership, the characteristics of the Great Man, these individuals who own these characteristics have a higher potential to become leaders in the future, they own special traits, behaviors and situational intelligence characteristics. Trait approach to leadership which assumes that leaders are born not made, these traits are summarized in polysemy words, 1) Drive: leaders are Initiative, ambitious
The Economic Impact of Tourism The Effects of Tourism on Dubai Introduction Dubai is one of the few cities in the world that has undergone such a rapid transformation - from a humble beginning as a pearl-diving center - to one of the fastest growing cities on earth. Dubai today is a tourism, trade and logistics hub and has earned itself the reputation of being the ‘gateway between the east and the west.’ It is also considered as the dynamic nucleus