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    The Sunni tale focuses on the allegedly “democratic” selection that led to Abu Bakr’s rise, touting him as the leader on whom the people agreed. Some academics speculate, based on existing accounts, that this election was conducted amongst a small group of tribal leaders who actively prevented Ali’s participation by involving him with the task of caring for a dying Muhammad. Some even task Abu Bakr and Omar’s children (including Aisha) with distracting Ali to the point of intentional obstruction

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    Dubai Research Paper

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    The United Arab Emirates is a location that offers many tourist attractions and opportunities for a great experience. One city comes to mind when thinking about the United Arab Emirates, Dubai. The discovery of oil in this emirate allowed for massive infrastructure projects and transportation improvements to attract foreign investors and visitors. This report examines how the city of Dubai has changed by developing tourism. Phases of Development Dubai has undergone four major development phases since

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    death of his father, regional economic collapse and difficult political conditions meant that it was a hard, uncertain life. Sheikh Zayed emerged through this with a reputation as a leader of note. While his brother, Sheikh Shakhbout, was Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed served as the Wali of Al Ain, a period in which he revived the economy of the area and became famous

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    vision, mission and structure. Having been established by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in July 2003, Etihad strives to have the best airline in the world through providing unmatchable Arabian hospitality, mirroring the prestige of Abu Dhabi, to their clients (Etihad Airways, 2015). The organization’s vision is “to be a truly 21st century, global airline, challenging and changing the established conventions of airline hospitality” (Etihad Airways, 2015). Etihad Airways’ mission is

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    Assessment of Country Risk & Opportunities: UAE FIN 410-02 Carlos Chuquin, Bryan Lopez, Bailey Martz The UAE has one of the most diversified economies in the region. Abu Dhabi holds 90% of the Federation’s hydrocarbon reserves. A down side of that is that now the UAE is dependent on the revenues Abu Dhabi can obtain from the reserves. On the other hand, the service industry in Dubai has been booming, as Dubai has the 7th largest port in the world and has become the largest business center in the

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    No one can deny that UAE is a young rising society and faces a lot of challenges as other young societies. Those challenges have a great impact on the country development and prosperity regarding different aspects. One of these aspects is the health care system. No doubt that these challenges do not affect UAE alone but it also have an effect on other countries all over the world. In my paper, I will specify challenges affecting the health care system in the United Arab Emirates. Let us spot the

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    All popular organized religions have had a profound impact on male-female relationships. Each has a set of rules to be obeyed related to the roles of wives towards husbands and husbands towards wives. All seem to agree that in a marriage the wife must obey her husband. William Shakespeare in his play, The Taming Of The Shrew, explores this concept of obeying one's husband within the husband/wife relationship. The play challenges the current feminine attitude towards the marital vows of "honor

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    caused death for more than six million people in the world in 2010 (Aden, Karrar, Shafey & Al Hosani, 2013). UAE faces a lot of negative effects related to tobacco such as cardiovascular disease which counted by 37.5% of all deaths in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (Aden, Karrar, Shafey & Al Hosani, 2013). Injury can cause mortality and disability. It was the second leading cause of death UAE between 2000 and 2008 which is estimated at 1200 deaths per year. Around 9% of deaths of children was caused by injury

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    The early centuries following the emergence of Islam were shrouded with numerous internal conflicts and Fitnas, particularly during the Umayyad Caliphate. With the expansion of Islam so successful, why would there be such strife among the Muslims? Possible answers lie with divisions among groups on who should rule, how he should rule and how religious doctrine was to be upheld by the amir al-muminin or “commander of the faithful.” These were prominent among all other problems of the period. The seventh

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    Business Etiquette in United Arab Emirates, Dubai Dubai is one of the world 's fastest growing economies. It is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and it is one of the seven emirates that make up the country. It is a busy city with lots of businesses and opportunities. Like every city and country around the world, Dubai has its own culture and etiquette policy in business regarding clothing, greetings, conversation, dining, and gifts. The way people dress is extremely important

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