Essays on Dhabi

The Effect of Social Media on the Selection or the Desire of UAE Nationals Living in Abu Dhabi to Choose a Tourism Destination- Research Prospectus

Abstract

The study seeks to find out the impact of social media on the choice of travel destinations by UAE national who live in Abu Dhabi. The problem that the survey aims to address is the role of social media factors in influencing decision-making by consumers of tourism services. The study acknowledges that social media plays an imperative role in influencing consumers’ choice of their travel destination, which makes an important aspect for the study. ...

BUSINESS – COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE PROFITABILITY OF ETIHAD AIRWAYS IN 2013 AND 2014

Introduction This proposal will discuss the research topic, questions, and objectives. It will also include the methodology of the research, and the work plan which is designed to guide and track the organization of the research.

Research Question and Objectives

Comparative analysis of the profitability of Etihad Airways in 2013 and 2014 using profit margin ratio and working capital ratio; Purpose and Significance Etihad Airways is considered to be the fastest growing carrier in the history of commercial aviation . From that, we were motivated to prepare a comparative analysis of the profitability of Etihad Airways between 2013 and 2014. The research is expected ...

Project Proposal: The Risk of Starting a Small Business by an Emarati's Women By Taking a Loan from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

Introduction

Over the years, various steps have always been taken to ensure that the Emirati women are then able to be empowered. This has included through the various issues such as the increase in their involvement in the workforce and further the setting aside of certain positions within the society that need to be filled with women. All these steps have been taken to empower women. Even though these measures may be deemed to be similar to many ...

International Business

Abstract The underlying study is an analysis of camel cookies which is a UAE based business willing to expand in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company is already functioning in few Arab countries with a goal to satisfy customers and uplift the Arab culture in a modern way. Founded in 2013, the company has successfully met the demands of the domestic market. The first part of the paper plans to analyze the business concept of camel cookies and the second part entails a detailed political and legal analysis of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the company is about to ...

The Effect of Social Media on the Selection or the Desire of UAE Nationals Living in Abu Dhabi to Choose a Tourism Destination

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of social media on UAE nationals living in Abu Dhabi in their choice of tourist destinations. The study will identify the challenges the social media users in the city go through as they select the places to visit for leisure as well as offer solutions to these issues. The researcher will collect data from 50 Facebook users in Abu Dhabi using online survey questionnaires. Purposive non-probability ...

Burj Khalifah or Khalifah Tower, also called Burj Dubai is currently the world’s tallest skyscraper. Located in the metropolis of Dubai, the Khalifah Tower is a mighty structure which stands 829.8m or 2,723 feet tall (Merrick). Not only is it the world’s tallest skyscraper but it is also regarded as the world’s tallest free-standing structure. The structural length of the tower makes it occupy the most number of stories in a building, and it also has the highest occupied floors in the world. It is a frequently visited tourist destination by people from all over ...

Business Sustainability in the Middle East – How Solar Energy Use can be Effectively Commercialized in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East

Abstract

The objective of this paper was to study this option from the perspective of the United Arab Emirates and Middle Eastern Countries. This paper is a proposal for a qualitative exploratory research that aims to identify both the challenges and opportunities in relation to solar power generation and commercialization, and the introduction of sustainability management methods and strategies in the UAE and the Middle East. The target population would be the people working in power generation ...

While sustainable development means meeting the needs of the present and future generations, and a focus on prevention of environmental degradation, several factors influence the attainment of these goals, specifically culture and organizations. Sustainable development as a concept first appeared in the Brundtland Report of the World Commission on Economic Development (Buchanan 29). The Brundtland Commission was established in 1985 to address environmental problems due to economic development. Atmospheric pollution, climate change and global warming, accumulated wetlands, decreased freshwater quality, topsoil degradation, endangered species of animals and fishes, and forest degradation were environmental concerns discussed in the Brundtland Commission ( ...

An internship with Abu Dhabi Airport entitled Abu Dhabi Airport Internship report completed in partial fulfilment of the requirements for CEHS 396-Internship in Homeland Security

Abstract

This report offers the description of my internship at the Abu Dhabi Airport Company (ADAC) in the United Arabs Emirates. Fundamentally, Abu Dhabi Airport is a public joint-stock organization that is fully owned by the Abu Dhabi government. It is located 16.5 nautical miles east of the Abu Dhabi City, which is the second largest city within the United Arab Emirates. My primary duties and responsibilities as an intern were to understand about the ...

Introduction

A document that outlines all that a business undertakes as a marketing strategy define a marketing plan for the organization. A marketing strategy will only focus on what the management wishes to achieve for the organization. Therefore, its outline on how to achieve it can clearly define the marketing plan of an organization. The marketing plan will include a detailed description of the target market, competitors and that of all the products and services that a company deals with. The primary goal of this Emirates marketing plan is to grow the business to the next level. A marketing plan ...

Summary of the Dubai Reading

Kazim (2010) wrote a historical article about Dubai, tracing the economic steps of this important city from the early XIX to the beginning of the XXI century.

Dubai in the Early Colonial Period (1820-1945)

Kazim reports that the British took over the area known as the Trucial Emirates (the current United Arab Emirates, UAE) with the destruction of the Al-Qawasin, an Arab mercantile group, in the 1820s (Kazim, 2010, pg. 75). The British leveled the existing key mercantile cities, took over the ports and established their colonialism, which contained the trade only within the British Empire. This was a harsh blow to a region which traded ...

Q1. There is an article posted on Moodle titled, “Using Lean Philosophy to Improve Passenger Departure Flow in Abu Dhabi Airport.” Read this article first and then answer the following part (a) and part (b) questions: After reading the above mentioned article, what were the main lessons learned from this paper? State between 3-6 lessons learned. [3 points] The standard ten wastes of lean manufacturing cannot always be applied in their original state due to the differences in the operational processes and their connection to each other and should be revised in every new situation. The elimination of the ...

Question 1

FEL assigns projects to specific project managers who have completed their previously assigned projects. Availability can therefore, be said to be one of the key elements that inform team project assignment. Expertise and qualification are the second factor that qualifies as the deciding factor. The criteria have various efficiencies that inform the identification and assignments placement. Availability helps create an all-round person who is holistic in various project management tasks. Expertise ensures that one gains on-job specialization, and becomes stable in their area of specialization. Resulting problems include the lack of team spirit and team work in cooperation. By ...

Introduction

Dubai is considered to be the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE. It has been mapped on the Southeast Coast of the Persian Gulf. Among the seven emirates, it is only Dubai and Abu Dhabi that have the veto power over matters of national importance. Over the recent years, Dubai has been gaining economically and it has become an established transport hub for passengers as well as cargo. In addition to transportation, it is rich in oil whose revenue started to flow since 1969. ...

Abstract / Executive Summary

Summary of Article The minister from the United Arab’s economy reported that it is anticipated that the GDP of UAE will mark Dhs 1.6 trillion in the current year growing over 3.5%. Sultan Saeed Al Mansouri commented in an interview to the WAM (news agency), elevation in the growth rate evidence that the region is capable of maintaining economic competence and has gained sufficient success with the help of diversification. He further clarified that industrial zone of the UAE is continuously advancing and is positioned presently between 10%-14%. Additionally, Sultan Saeed delivered his expectation for the investments ...

Transport is crucial for economic development of a country. Public bus transport is one of the most effective means of transport that has been in use for quite a number of years (Finn & Mulley, 2011). In ancient time, people would use animals as their main source of transport. Others would walk carrying their goods for very long distances. These ancient modes of transport were very slow prompting humans to invent faster means of transport. It is with the advent of the wheel that transport revolutionized into what it has grown to in the modern era. Road networks like the ...

Introduction and Review of Company

Emirates Telecommunication Corporation, more commonly known as the brand Etisalat, is a multinational telecommunications company based in the United Arab Emirates. The company has been operational for 40 years and had operations in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The company’s operations generated global revenue of $14.08 billion and profits of $44.9 billion in the year of 2015. Etisalat is the thirteenth largest mobile network provider in the world, providing a customer base of over 160 million people with telecommunication services. The company provides internet and mobile services in eighteen countries in three different continents. Etisalat is the ...

ANALYSIS OF THE SURVEY RESULTS

Question 1 Question 2 89% of the respondents believe that there are measurable benefits and performance indicators in their department. On the other hand, there were only 2 respondents that believe there are no measurable benefits and performance indicators in their department.

Question 3

When respondents were asked about the attitude of the top management regarding knowledge management, 7 out of 19 respondents said that they consider it very essential and fully support it. However, 6respondents said they consider it essential, but they do not support it. Only 2respondents believe that it as a waste of time. On the other hand, ...

ANALYSIS OF THE SURVEY RESULTS

Question 1 Question 2 89% of the respondents believe that there are measurable benefits and performance indicators in their department. On the other hand, there were only 2 respondents that believe there are no measurable benefits and performance indicators in their department.

Question 3

When respondents were asked about the attitude of the top management regarding knowledge management, 7 out of 19 respondents said that they consider it very essential and fully support it. However, 6 respondents said they consider it essential, but they do not support it. Only 2 respondents believe that it as a waste of time. On the ...

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1. Background The arrival of new technologies as helped improve many aspects of life. For example, License Plate Recognition is a modern technology that has helped improve mobility and safety in transportation (Rashid, Aibinu, Rahman, Suhaimi and Yunis, 2012). Many car parks have resulted to the use of technology to help in the logistics of operating a car park. Rashid et al., (2012) argue that automatic parking systems are progressive because in addition to improving logistics, they also increase the convenience of public parking, eliminate the hassles of fee collection and also enhance the security, especially when the car ...

When considering the relationship between architecture and economy, the physical attributes and architectural aspects of Burj Khalifa are less important than the way in which the building was part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at establishing Dubai as a major city capable of compeering a global scale (Aldred 204). The extent of media attention garnered by the Burj Khalifa and the appearance of the building in films from Bollywood to Hollywood has contributed to promoting Dubai across the worlds. Unlike the exchange value of International City which establishes by the resale through “flipping” apartment units and rental retunes, the ...

Abu Dhabi and most of the United Arab of Emirates (UAE) are situated in the near coastal areas in the Middle Eastern region. Many infrastractures are strategically built within the area and most of the economy of the country are based on the different activities of the establishments built there (Dougherty 14). Unfortunately, the coastal areas are one of the most affected regions in the current phenomenon of climate change. This is because climate change brought about several adverse effects in the coastal regions, particularly in the rise of sea water level and temperature, as well as the constantly ...

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG):

It is a partnership form of an initiative that was founded in June 2008. The founders of the group include the Environmental Agency and the General Secretariat of Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group, 2012). The primary mission of the Abu Dhabi Group is to ensure that knowledge and learning opportunities are well-embraced and shared. The group’s primary vision is to facilitate the growth of a unified society that is of global competence. For this reason, sustainability is promoted. Furthermore, the group is committed towards the adoption of good economic and environmental practices to boost its overall performance. ...

This article is based on a tragic road accident that occurred on United Arab Emirates most used and busiest highway on May 11, 2008. The accident was the biggest ever seen on the highway and caused a vehicle snarl up for over five hours. The accident caused three fatalities but 137 people sustained injuries with 6 being critical, 39 having medium afflictions, and the remaining sustained minor injuries. The accident scene was horrific with 25 cars catching fire, the police report, they blamed the accident on two things, one natural, that is the thick fog on the road, and the other ...

Joanne Bladd’s article focuses on the idea of rethinking the Abu Dhabi school system. Bladd demonstrates a clear understanding of the current system by explaining the challenges that exist within the current system. She acknowledges that the current education system in Abu Dhabi faces challenges. Bladd argues that the current curriculum is not diverse enough to meet modern market needs. Bladd’s perspective on the functionality of the Abu Dhabi education is based on the fact that the world has over the years become more globalized (Bladd, 2010, p.9). This means that there is more integration both socio-economically and ...

ARTICLE

Among the key recommendations that the author presents in solving the current economic model of the country is the idea that the country needs to invest in imparting skills in its workforce. The author believes that a more skilled human capital would allow the nation’s workforce to explore and exploit other economic avenues. It is important to understand that with more education and skill, Abu Dhabi’s workforce does not need to necessarily rely on natural resources for economic growth. The author points out that the education of the workforce diversifies the marketability of the workforce such that the ...

Foundation of emergency managements

Geographical Description of Abu Dhabi The city of Abu Dhabi is the latest, most sorted after tourist destination in the world. The city that is in the emirate of Abu Dhabi is 16 feet above sea level. It is located in the northeastern part of the Persian Gulf. The city that is the capital of the emirate is neighbors the islands Saadiyat, Al Futaisi, and Sir Bani Yas Island since the emirate of Abu Dhabi is comprised of islands. The capital boasts of both sophistication from the latest architectural designs and the cultural tradition that existed from the ...

The consumer market in the UAE is affected by different trends. One of the trends that have significance to Abu Dhabi Airport Company is that the consumer expectation for luxury goods and services is growing. Abu Dhabi Airports Company offer services to consumers in the transportation industry. There are thousands of people that visit the UAE every year and, one of the places that create a first impression is the airport. The Abu Dhabi has a world class airport, and the company should capitalize on this opportunity to offer world class service. In the UAE, people like expensive things, and when ...

My intellectual love affair with chemistry and forensic science began in my high school years. I was lucky, during this formative period of my life, to have a series of excellent chemistry instructors and classes; my enthusiasm for chemistry grew throughout these years. I became more and more interested in the discipline; in my free time, I read chemistry books and learned the history of the subject. It was clear to me that I wanted to build a career out of this interest. After I graduated high school, I was accepted into the Abu Dhabi police force academy to complete a study ...

This paper focuses on risk management of the new city construction in the United Arab Emirates called Masdar City. The city is being built by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company with much of capital provision being initiated by the Abu Dhabi government. It reviews the risks associated with the project, analyzes the risks, estimate the risk levels, and finally suggests the solutions for mitigating the risks (Culp, 2001). Among the projects goals are to provide high quality science and technology, and employing renewable power resources with an aim or reducing social and environmental pollution. Risks for this project may ...

I recently watched a documentary where scientists claimed they could create rain in the desert. I was skeptical at first. In my conception, it was not possible for man to make rain. I am very skeptical about the traditional folk tales in traditional communities that narrate of leaders who had the power to make rain. The scientists in today’s contemporary society stand a better chance of making compared to the traditional rainmakers. Even then, I reserved my skepticism about the possibility of artificially manipulating the clouds in order to create rain. It is after watching the entire documentary that I ...

Identification of use issues and effectivity of the CVR cost-control method in the UAE construction industry

M.Sc. in Quantity Surveying

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Rationale for the Study 3 Aim of the Dissertation 5 Objectives . 5 Hypothesis 5 Research Methodology . 5 Dissertation Structure .. 7

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1. Working Title Identification of use issues and effectivity of the CVR cost-control method in the UAE construction industry 2. Rationale for the Study The construction industry is not only a key player in the national economic growth; but also a crucial sector affecting the economic and social welfare of citizenry, particularly in its primary function in providing reliable and decent shelter. Although potentially profitable, it is also ...

Abstract

The seawater forms 97% of water of the world, and the icecaps account for 2%. The portion of water available for human consumption is barely 0.5% and that also in aquifers. The widening gap between availability and requirement of potable water especially in the Gulf countries has necessitated newer methods and technologies for production of water suitable for human consumption. This situation in the Gulf region has developed due to non- availability of surface water, high growth of population and urbanization, and water depletion. The present paper takes account of the desalinization of seawater plant established in Abu Dhabi ...

Introduction

The United Arab Emirates’ became independent in 1971; it records an economic freedom score of above 70. This has made the economy of UAE appear in 28th position among the freest in the 2014 index. It has increased its rating and this year it has reordered a 0.3 point higher than last year. This has been made possible by improvements in labor freedom, business freedom, and monetary freedom which have outweighed the control of government spending. The first assessment of UAE was made in 1996 index and since then it has been a regional leader in economic freedom, this is the ...

This then, is what Evolutionary Pragmatism assumes to be the purpose of Ethics, and the purpose of Philosophy - the establishment of basic guidelines and rules for deciding which behaviour is Good and Bad, so that the individual will not have to make detailed analyses most of the time. (The Purpose of Ethics, n.d.) So the aim of this is so necessary is that the person most of the moment does not have the necessary material to create an "all-knowing" selection of which alternative sequence of deed is "for the best". Most of the time, the person needs ...

Security agencies in Abu Dhabi seem to live by the principle that states, “Taking the law in their hands” and/or “sleeping on the job.” There are several cases where the police have failed to attend to the pleas of the common people especially in situations where the commoner is a foreigner. For instance, in 23 December 2012, during the UAE national day crowns, women were raped in crowds that compromised the two genders at the Abu Dhabi’s police. The police are supposed to have maintained law and order during the celebrations; failing to attend to such a case shows a failure ...

Life-cycle Project Diagram

Abu Dhabi Pharma Executive Summary Project Management’s relevance across industry is tested and tried. The Pharmaceutical industry has lately undergone rapid changes. It is demonstrated, however, that project management can add benefits when applied to the new product development in the pharmaceutical industry. The industry is specific for its rigorous regulatory compliance and product quality. Clinical research and drug development is not only key to managing newer infections but also staying ahead of the pack with newer and innovative molecules. Project management techniques can help the planning, scheduling, managing the project phases risks and ultimately assure ...

Marketing Management

18.12.2014

Introduction

The launch of modern hypermarkets and superstores is re-shaping and reviving the retail sector in UAE. The country’s grocery market closed at approximately 9.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2012 with more than 9,000 grocery outlets. Huge opportunity is seen by modern grocery outlets in Dubai due to favorable government regulations. Currently 943 stores are categorized as modern grocery stores but this number will increase enormously as the distinctive demographic makeup of the country with a large number of immigrants and expatriates attract many international and global chains Keeping the increasing investment and government focus on the ...

Introduction

Founded in 2003, Etihad Airways is the second largest airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), next to Emirates airlines. Operating over 1,000 flights weekly to 96 destinations all across the world, Etihad is a cargo/passenger airline, generating revenues of $4.8 billion and a net profit of $42 million (Etihad Airways, 2011). The current mission of the company is to become the world's best airline company by giving passengers a unique experience of hospitality that exudes the generosity and warmth of the Arabian culture. It understands its responsibility as a corporate citizen in the community and the environment, and therefore, seeks to ...

12.12.2014 INTRODUCTION: Culture is a vague term defined by experts engaged in different academic experiences in a unique way. The analysis of term according to sociologists differs from that of to anthropologists, but in any case the description remains analogous. The definition provided by western languages refers culture as a “civilisation” or “enlightenment of mind” .The British Catholic Christopher Dawson described culture as an adaption in accordance with the environment made to fulfil the monetary demands. Hofstede argued by defining culture in terms of features distinguishing one group from the other. (Matthias Boeing 2012, pp.3 and 4)Interpreting the descriptions for ...

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Introduction

System of road network is needed for any developed country and it is a vital part for infrastructure development. Main subjects of this study are pavement defects such as alligator cracking, bleedings and potholes. Such pavement distress as potholes and alligator cracking cause serious negative effects and decrease the lifespan of pavement. Additionally, the safety on road is questioned due to bleedings of pavement since the friction between car and pavement significantly decreases, meaning that the braking path increases. This study is concentrated on studying ...

- Introduction The subject of this study concerns some of the most serious pavement deficiencies: alligator cracking, bleeding, and potholes. Alligator cracking and potholes can often shorten the pavement’s lifespan. Bleeding more often impacts road safety; bleeding causes reduced friction which, in turn, can cause skidding for drivers. The case study focuses on alligator cracking, potholes, and bleeding in an effort to explain their impact on pavement, as well as how they are remedied. In an effort to better understand the detriment these issues cause, a local two-lane road was studied for evidence of distress and damage. ...

Introduction

The entire field of marketing is extremely broad, and it is equally applied on numerous things particularly (Berry and Wilson, 2001). Planning in terms of marketing can be taken into account by the companies for their core effectiveness and measurement. More dominantly, marketing plan would have been considered on the basis of a certain product or services, which is not gaining a smart choice of act for its consumers. The same has been applied on this particular assignment as well, in which a product of Etihad Airways would have been considered followed by a perfect and well organized marketing plan. The product which ...

Abu Dhabi derives its important on account of the fact that it is the capital of United Arab Emirates. As pointed out by Tristam, in his online publication on Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is federate structure constituted of seven mini states that are autonomous in nature out of which Abu Dhabi is the largest. The remaining seven states are Quwayn, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaymah, Ajman and Al Fujayrah. Tristam further points out that, Abu Dhabi is an island city and its distance from the mainland is approximately 800 feet. Tristam further points out that the reason why ...

Introduction

Federal Technical Support Services is a business that deals with the recruitment of workers for its clients. Our company is based in Abu Dhabi, and sources the workers from all the countries in the world. Our company gets orders from clients who require expert workers. Our company wants to recruit experts from all disciplines because it has diverse clients. Our company also offers accommodation to the expatriates when they arrive in Abu Dhabi. We are trying to capture the market for Western expatriates, by providing renting and leasing services. There are many Western expatriates that go to work in Abu ...

Introduction

Saddam Hussein was an Iraqi statesman and politician, president of Iraq (1979-2003), Prime Minister of Iraq (1979-1991 and 1994-2003), secretary-general of the Iraqi branch of the Baath Party, Chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council, Marshal (1979). In 1980, he began a ruinous war with Iran, which lasted until 1988. During the war, Hussein's government implemented "Operation Anfal" against the Kurds, during which Iraqi forces used chemical weapons. In 1990, at the initiative of Hussein was Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, to provoke a large-scale war in the Persian Gulf, in which Iraqi troops were driven out of Kuwait, and the country ...

Research Paper

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Relationship between resource utilization and forecasting (effective forecasting and predicting) 5 Economy of UAE 5 Hotel Industry of UAE 6 Tourism Sector in Abu Dhabi 7 Application of effective forecasting and predicting in the Hospitality Industry 7

References 8

Appendix (1) 10 Interview questions 10 Appendix (2) 11 Questionnaire 11 Introduction The events such as globalization and technology development have increased the competition in every business segment and thus managers in organizations need to plan innovative practices so as to develop the ability to manage business processes effectively and predict ...

Job Description

A job description is essentially a statement that details the purpose, tasks as well as the responsibilities of a particular process. A job description is of great importance in the employee recruitment process. However, its mandate does not stop there. Even after employees have been successful hired by an organization, job description plays a crucial role. It, for example, greatly assists in the process of induction and training of the newly hired employees. A job description has various purposes. The ultimate task as mentioned earlier is to detail or articulate the purpose, responsibilities and tasks of a particular job. A job ...

As of now, plans and proposals for building cities or places that could actually be self-sustaining are on-going. These cities are supposedly going to have a minimal or even zero impact on the environment. That is, to build cities employing renewable sources of energy thus, gearing towards self-sufficiency. These requirements are being employed in the construction of the Masdar City. Masdar City is currently built in one of the capitals of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. The construction site can be located seven kilometers from the city center of Abu Dhabi. This places the city between the Yas ...

Introduction to UAE

UAE is also called as “The United Arab Emirates” and “the Emirates or the UAE”. At present, the population of UAE has been accounted at 9.2 Millions. This country was established in the year 1971, and it comprises of seven emirates or principalities and they are (Katzman, 2010): - Abu Dhabi- Known as the oil rich capital - Dubai- The free trading commercial hub of the country - Emirates of Sharjah - Ajman - Fujairah - Umm Al Quwain - Ras Al Khaimah (Katzman, 2010) Each of the above mentioned ...

The Ministry of Health for United Arab Emirates is mandated to employ UAE national health professionals that possess the suitable qualifications (Health Authority-Abu Dhabi, 2012). This is in accordance with Health Authority-Abu Dhabi Personal Qualification Requirements. This geared towards ensuring high-quality healthcare services are effectively delivered to patients. Moreover, the ministry is at the forefront in ensuring that UAE national health professionals employed are given most appropriate training and supervision that can facilitate the development of these professionals in their careers (Federal Department of Nursing: UAE Ministry of Health, 2011). Additionally, the ministry has to define benefits that are ...

Introduction

The events such as globalization and technology development have increased the competition in every business segment and thus managers in organizations need to devise innovative practices so as to develop the ability to manage business processes effectively and predict the future trends (Goll & Rasheed, 1997). The top management in business organizations are involved in the strategic decision making that are primarily related to the long term goals of the organization. Uncertainty and unpredictability is a common characteristic of strategic business decision making (Eisenhardt, 1997). It is a challenge for the top management to seek solutions and business tools that enhance the ...

Dubai Economic Issue

The real estate sector in Dubai is a major contributor of the gross domestic product in the United Arab Emirates. However, this sector was widely affected by the global financial crisis in 2008/2009. In this period, the real estate market experienced a sharp decline in the price of the property in the mid-2008 and 2009. As a result of the drop in prices of real estate, the Abu Dhabi market was also affected. This decline continued in the residential property until the end of 2011 though the effect lasted longer in the larger Abu Dhabi until 2012. However, the real estate ...

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The Etihad Airways is one of the leading airways in the world. The Airways has various surveys for each flight to all part of the world. Anyone who flies from any destination offers a survey on the experience for the journey. On the FAG page, there are questions specific for some countries. For example, some customers flying to USA are concerned of the processes of obtaining Visa from Abu Dhabi, the headquarters of Etihad airlines. The service is made for all customers flying to any destination in America. In addition, the allowance is fifty kilograms for the first class and ...

Figure 1 Structure of solar cell ("Rethinking energy: Towards," 2014) 4 Figure 2 Internal structure solar cell ("Rethinking energy: Towards," 2014) 5 Figure 3 Working principle of solar modules (Rongqiang) 5 Figure 4 Installation mechanism of photovoltaic cell to generate electricity (Rongqiang). 6 Figure 5 Electricity production by PV cell during 1999-2010 (Rongqiang) 6 Figure 6 Worldwide PV installation in the year 2005 (Rongqiang) 7 Figure 7 Classification PV cells, (http://sovoxglobal.com/cell_classification.html) 7 Figure 8 Internal structure of crystalline silicon cell 8 Figure 9 working phenomena of thin film cell 8

Solar Energy: Role of Photovoltaic Cells

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Do Top Managers need a Crystal Ball: An analysis with a special focus on Abu Dhabi National Hotels.

Introduction Several researchers had identified that the twenty-first century will be marked with highly competitive and dynamic business environment; and it will be a challenging job for business leaders and managers to ensure business success in the given business environment. Researchers argued that leaders in the 21st century will require developing dynamic core capabilities and competencies to effectively manage resources and ensuring organisational success. Globalization has increased competition for organizations and there is a need to adopt an adaptive approach to management of global organizations to stay competitive and relevant in a challenging business environment. Major changes in the business environment ...

Communication-Comparing Two Events

Introduction Whether it is international or local business, sports or cultural festivals, hosting events provides a country with numerous benefits including provision of employment opportunities to the residents of that particular country. Events and festivals are the building blocks of tourism attraction that forms a significant percentage of gross domestic products. There is a positive correlation between the number of tourists’ attraction and economic growth of a given country. Countries endowed with numerous tourists’ attraction both domestic and international earn relatively high foreign exchange (Ricky, 2010). In addition festivals and events boost national pride as well as encouraging international collaboration. Citizens have ...

International Events: A Comparative Study

International Cultural Events: A Comparative Study

1. Qasr Al Hosn Festival Qasr Al Hosn Festival is the foremost cultural and historical celebration in Abu Dhabi. As stated in the 2013 Festival site, “the festival is an annual celebration of the more than 250-year-old fort and centuries of authentic Emirati culture and tradition”. Thousands of people attended the festival in 2013 and 2014 in order to celebrate the iconic birthplace of Abu Dhabi (2013 Festival site). This festival involves a variety of fund and educational activities that provide both the UAE community and visitors worldwide with an opportunity to experience ...

Introduction

South East Arabia covers the area occupied by the ancient Trucial Oman and the regions of Abu Dhabi. The region has numerous resources that have provided a livelihood for the people over the years. Such resources include oases in the desert, coastlines, and mineral deposits in some regions. It falls into two categories. These areas are maritime South East Arabia and Mainland South East Arabia. The maritime part comprises resources and advancement made in the region’s seawaters. On the other hand, the mainland consists of regions, resources, and advancement made on the land areas inhabited by both man and ...

Team Members:

Under the supervision of - DECLARATION OF AUTHENTICITY - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS - INTRODUCTION Training and development is involved with activities carried by an organization that are focused on improving the performance of employees. Training and development falls under the human resource department of any organization. These training and development activities include educational programs such as mentorship programs, training, coaching and workshops. They help to motivate and inspire employees and to bring the best out of them. Training and development have for long been understood to be only focused on looking developing new ways of production and ...