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BUISNESS
COMMUNICATION
LIKES AND DISLIKES OF A
CULTURE
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
STATES OF UAE
POPULATION OF UAE
Fascinating Facts About
UAE
 The UAE Population is 9.8 Million
 Made up of 200+ Nationalities
 The Official Language of the UAE Is Arabic
 There Are Seven Emirates in the UAE
 The UAE Is the World’s Third Largest Oil Producer
 UAE Has the World’s Highest Tower
 You Won’t Find a River in the UAE
 The UAE Is One of the World’s Richest Countries
 There Are Over 9,000 Mosques in the UAE
 The UAE Is Ahead of Its Time in Artificial Intelligence
PLACES TO VISIT
CULTURE
 Shared Beliefs and Values
 Social Practices and Customs
 Language and Communication
 Artistic and Creative Expression
 Material Artifacts and Symbols
 Adaptation and Evolution
EMIRATE CULTURE
 Arabian culture
 Islamic culture
 Persian culture
 Influences from the cultures of East Africa and Indian
Subcontinent.
 Islam has had a prominent influence on local architecture,
music, attire, cuisine, and lifestyle.
LIKES AND DISLIKE
FESTIVALS AND
CELEBRATIONS
ISLAMIC FESTIVALS
 Eid al-Fitr
 Eid al-Adha
 Islamic New Year
 Ramadan
FESTIVALS
 Dubai Shopping Festival
 Abu Dhabi Festival
 Al Dhafra Festival Liwa Date Festival
 Dubai Food Festival
 Sharjah Light Festival
 Camel Race
 Falconry
 Sharjah Light Festival
 Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival
 Diwali
 Christmas
HOSPITALITY
 Warm Welcome
 Arabian Hospitality Traditions
 Traditional Coffee and Dates
 Luxurious Accommodations
 Diverse Culinary Offerings
 Guest-centric Services
 Cultural Sensitivity
 Events and Festivals
 Tourist-Friendly Initiatives
 Safety and Security
Traditional Values
Honor and Respect
 Hospitality
 Family Bonds
 Islamic Values
 Modesty
 Pride in Heritage
 Work Ethic
 Conservation of Resources
 Sense of Community
 Patriotism
Gender Roles
 Workplace Disparities
 Wage Gap
 Limited Representation in Leadership
 Traditional Stereotypes
 Legal Framework and Gaps
 Domestic Violence
 Cultural Expectations and Pressures
 Challenges in Work-Life Balance
 Education Disparities
 Awareness and Advocacy Efforts
Limited social
freedoms
 Limited Political Freedoms
 Restricted Freedom of Assembly
 Cultural and Religious
Sensitivities
 Restricted Freedom of Association
 Limited Religious Freedom for
Non-Muslims
 Censorship of Certain Literary
and Artistic Works
 Monitoring of Public Behavior
 Controlled Social Events and
Gatherings
 Limited Autonomy for Non-
Governmental Organizations
Slavery
 Human Trafficking Concerns
 Kafala System Issues
 Migrant Workers Exploitation
 Debt Bondage
 Poor Working Conditions
 Limited Freedom of Movement
 Risks in Construction and Domestic
Sectors
 Efforts to Reform the Kafala
System
 Need for Continued Awareness and
Reform