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Submitted by Nayef Alsaadi H00153578 Ebrahim Al Sanaani H00155975 UAE Cultural Diversity
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Submitted by

Nayef AlsaadiH00153578

Ebrahim Al SanaaniH00155975

UAE Cultural Diversity

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Cultural Diversity

The UAE is a multicultural society reflect the diversity of the UAE but are you aware hoe diverse the UAE is? And why that’s a reason to celebrate

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Race, Ethnic Groups and Culture

Race: generally refers to a group with similar inherited features.Ethnic group: refers to a group that shares language, national origin or religious tradition. Culture: refers to the behaviors and beliefs characteristic shared by a group of people. The ideas and behaviors of an ethnic group, for example, are part of their culture.

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The Changing UAE Population

UAE is one of the few nation in the world where virtually every group represented has its origin in another country.

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A Century of Change

Total UAE Population, 2012, by race

UAE 19%

other Arab and Iranian 23%

South Asian 50%

other expatriates (includes Westerners and East Asians) 8%

*Source* index mundi

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What does the future hold for you, me, & us?

According to Dr.Sultan Al Moadhen, a member from Federal National Council, said the target is making Emiratis 40% to 50% of the population by 2021, and account for up to 80 %of the population by 2030.

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Appreciating Diversity

Even in population people often tend to seek out other people like themselves…

UAE is a tremendous opportunity to meet people with different culture!

Research shows that people benefit from positive relations with other people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Diversity is the reason that emirates, food, fashion, music, business, and accomplishments are as rich and varied as they are!

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Broaden Your Diversity Vista

Make all people and groups feel welcome, including those with differences in age or ability.

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Being Mindful of OthersRespect culture and diversityUnderstand gender issuesImprove your relationships with diverse othersDifferent isn’t bad, it’s just different

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Diversity in the UAEThe UAE population most diverse settings, including both students and faculty.Despite opportunities to mix, people often associate with their “own kind.”Our fear of the unknown may keep us close to those whose background we share.This prevents us from taking advantage of the rich opportunities on campus to meet and learn about people who are different from us.

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Discrimination and Prejudice in the UAE

In addition to being morally and personally repugnant, discrimination is also ILLEGAL.

Respect & tolerance, on the Respect & tolerance, on the other hand, are highly other hand, are highly encouraged!encouraged!

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Ethnicity, Stereotypes, and Prejudice in the UAE

Many of us sincerely think that we are not prejudiced, but experts believe that every person harbors some prejudices.

Stereotypes lead us to view others in limited and limiting ways. There is so more to people than the social roles they play, or the groups to which they belong.

We tend to identify with others who are like us, and fear people who are different from us.

We tend to be ethnocentric—favoring groups we belong to and tending to think of them as superior.Some of us are also egocentric – thinking we are superior to everyone else.

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Diversity Attitude Scale:Where are you?

Celebration“We need each other.”

Affirmation“I’ve got something to learn

from you.”Civility

“I respect your rights.”Tolerance“You have a right to be here.”Intolerance

“I’ll work to keep you out”

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International populatin

The UAE has people from a wide range of countries.They bring customs, values, and behaviors that may be different from those of the Emirati citizen.If you are an American-born student, consider getting to know one or more international students; it will expand your education.If you are an international student, adapting to college in America may bring some confusion and problems; for help, read your text and ask your instructor.

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Improve Your Relationships with Different Kinds of People

Honestly assess your attitudesPut yourself in perspective with othersSeek personal contactRespect differences but don’t overlook similaritiesSearch for more knowledgeTreat people as individuals rather than stereotyping themInclude, don’t exclude


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