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    Often when we talk about culture and belonging, cultural identity is a large component which follows up the traditions, values and customs practised by a group. The most prominent concern there is with Hong Kong’s political and social situation is the issue of independence, nationalism and identity. Hong Kong’s political identity and struggle, although has extensive history, prevails today. The identity crisis began in the year 1997. On July 1st, Hong Kong was handed over back to the People’s Republic

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    Qatar is a small peninsula in the Persian Gulf and boarders Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Doha is the capital of Qatar. Qatar’s economy is mainly controlled by oil and natural gas which makes up most of their export income. Qatar’s government is based on the separation of powers working together and tolerates no political opposition. Women in Qatar are only permitted to drive in the obtain permits and non-Qatar women do not need a veil in public. In 1867, a conflict comes about with

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    How this communicate women oppression and the basis for such denouement will now undertake a focal point in the course of this study. In 2001, Saudi Arabi ratified the UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) which defined discrimination in the following terms: Any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their

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    MERS-CoV is a respiratory disease that was first found in Saudi Arabia in 2012. This virus can cause people to get diseases such as the common cold to a Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). MERS-CoV cases have been found in a few countries throughout the world, but mostly have been found in Middle Eastern countries such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia. Countries other than the Middle East have had MERS-CoV cases such as Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom

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    How They Got Here: The History of Saudi Women

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    seen, however, that the ideology of this region has predated the founding of the country and even the birth of Islam. The cultural norms of the Arabian Peninsula, Islamic faith affirming these standards, and the legislative support of these values have led to the degradation of Saudi women’s rights. Before Islam, the society of the Arabian Peninsula was based on tribal and familial relationships.

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    Arabian Challenge

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    MTV NETWORKS: THE ARABIAN CHALLENGE MTV Networks (MTVN) was launched MTV Arabia on November17, 2007 partnership with Arabian Television Network (ATN) as part of their strategy to extend their network over the world including in Middle East. General Manager of MTV Arabia, Patrick Samaha (Samaha) have to ensure their strategy which is to ensure the programs won over the hearts of the Arabs and adhered to local taste and culture without diluting MTV global brand. Timeline / Background of MTVN

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    Located along the Persian Gulf and Red Sea, is a country by the name of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East’s largest country. Saudi Arabia is officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Given the title “the birthplace of Islam”, makes Saudi Arabia highly respected in the Middle East and in many other Muslim countries and communities. Composed of over twenty-seven million citizens, Saudi Arabia ranks as the 13th largest country in the world. Business in Saudi Arabia is different than business

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    The Arabs By David Lamb

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    People look through the eyes of the beholder when they regard others on this planet. It is no small thing to forget everything that you have learned when meeting neighbors. Humans form preconceived notions and in that, make choices and judgments on others. This is human nature, trying to figure out, understand, what others are like so we can figure out how to relate to them. David Lamb’s book The Arabs is a learned look at the Arab culture through his eyes. David was a correspondent and has been

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    Introduction The sculpture Bas-relief: Nemesis, Allat and the dedicator (c.) (figure1) was construction in 2nd or 3rd century AD in the Hejaz peninsula for the pagans to worship and blessings is considered conventional in its day. The sculpture contains three chief goddesses and daughters of ‘Allah’. While the maker is unknown, the sculptures were imported from the Eastern and the Western worlds. There was an influence from the western stone sculptures from Europe. Some of the goddesses were also

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    Growing up being a diplomat has always been a career I wanted to pursue. When I was in elementary school my best friend’s father was diplomat for the State Department. He would constantly tell me stories of his travels from living in South Africa, Germany, and Thailand. I already loved traveling and I was so in love with this job because the career would be receiving a check for something I already love to do. However it is not only about the traveling this job has many benefits including being able

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