ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography

Boardman, B. (2010). Abu Dhabi (8th ed.). Dubai: Explorer. Pp: 13-45

Abu Dhabi Culture and Economy

The lives of the residents of Abu Dhabi has been shaped by centuries of efforts to assert themselves in a harsh environment, educate the youth to engage in trade, and - to follow the Islamic faith and to honor him - above all. The values are based on the Quran, the Emirati who teach primarily generosity and charity to make Abu Dhabi a peaceful and ideal place for family life and cultural exchange.

In fact, the Islamic values in all areas of society again,. The kind of dress is up to the way how business is conducted, the family plays a central role in social, political and economic life in the UAE to and children are given ample opportunities to pursue their interests. Women in Abu Dhabi are given the same right to education and work as men, which means that enriched in recent years a growing number of graduates entering the workforce.

The Emiratis are generally warm, very hospitable and respectful people who offer, according to old customs, their guests' refreshments or tea, or invite them during their visit with a meal. A rejection is considered impolite.

Openly admires a one object (eg a vase or a piece of furniture) in the house of his host, then give it to him to honor his guest, which as a souvenir. The guest thanked him again later or her with a gift of similar value or scope.

Abu Dhabi is working on the working days, either continuously or with a longer lunch break. This is from 7 clock (in government agencies and similar agencies) or from 9 clock (most private sector companies) worked about 8 hours with a lunch break of 30 minutes to an hour. Or from 9 to 20 or 10 or 21 clock, with a 3 - to 4-hour break from 13 clocks. Are the rest of workers to meet, especially in the very hot summer months? During Ramadan, shortened working in Abu Dhabi and the UAE, usually by two to three hours.

Arrived in the GDP of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in 2006 to nearly $ 100 billion, and this constitutes an increase of 21.7% as it was in the previous year, according to current prices. Given that the city is up to only 1.463 million people, the word "rich" is not sufficient to describe the emirate. With the arrival of per capita GDP to U.S. $ 68,000, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has booked a place for itself among the richest countries in the world, such as Luxembourg, Ireland and the United States. It is expected that this number up to about 91.000 dollars over four years, if oil prices continue to favor the oil-exporting countries as the United Arab Emirates, and if the population growth in the emirate rate of 4% or 5% per year.

The contribution of oil sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's strong more ...