For my Malaysian studies essay, I have to write two essays of which one I have to orate in front of my class and teacher. The first one is about my country. I have decided to write about the U.A.E. Sure some might consider it unpatriotic but firstly I don't care, and secondly I know more about U.A.E. and India is just too vast to write 150 words about. I think for now I have shortened it down to these points for now:
- bedouins
- forming of the emirates
- created prime tourist destination
- high standard of living (golden toilet inside joke)
- formed legendary image (most/ best of everything)
- importance of location geographically (silk route)
- dubai a melting pot for different cultures (97 nationalities)
- islamic country (monarchy)
- authoritarian government (pseudo free market economy) (absolute power to the royal family)
Depending on how it goes I mean to write something about the EXPO 2020, the economic recession and the unbelievably awesome vehicles that can be seen about everywhere. I also want to touch ever so slightly the economic disparity that is present between the locals and expatriates. Here goes.....
The United Arab Emirates of today is something of a middle eastern fairy tale. A story of how seven separate kingdoms came together to fight a common enemy (the Portuguese) by joining forces and lands. UAE was founded on 2nd december 1971. Originally the local population were known as Bedouin. They would travel through the desert, living in tents and riding camels. UAE slowly gained reputation and fame through oil exports and pearl diving business. Being an important location globally on the Silk Route, many trade posts and businesses were created in UAE. Everything changed in 1979 when Queen Elizabeth visited the capital emirate. This began the UAE's rise towards the tourism sector. Foreign investment and an increasing migrant population fueled the economy, hence giving the UAE name a lot of power. This is specially seen in Dubai where I live. I have lived in Dubai since 2005 and I have seen it change a lot since then. The UAE is a monarchy, following an authoritarian and aristrocratic government. The law is strict and absolute. Yes, as it is known, Dubai provides for a higher standard of living to those who own businesses or have high positions in companies. Due to this, it is very easy to fool strangers who have not visited Dubai into thinking that you are ultra-rich. However, for tourists Dubai is an extremely taxing destination, and no, not for its taxes. Rather the lack thereof. Since Dubai is a prime location for tourists, in order to keep steady flow on money, the government abolished taxation. This in turn allowed businesses to increase their prices on their goods and services, especially for the entertainment industry.
- bedouins
- forming of the emirates
- created prime tourist destination
- high standard of living (golden toilet inside joke)
- formed legendary image (most/ best of everything)
- importance of location geographically (silk route)
- dubai a melting pot for different cultures (97 nationalities)
- islamic country (monarchy)
- authoritarian government (pseudo free market economy) (absolute power to the royal family)
Depending on how it goes I mean to write something about the EXPO 2020, the economic recession and the unbelievably awesome vehicles that can be seen about everywhere. I also want to touch ever so slightly the economic disparity that is present between the locals and expatriates. Here goes.....
The United Arab Emirates of today is something of a middle eastern fairy tale. A story of how seven separate kingdoms came together to fight a common enemy (the Portuguese) by joining forces and lands. UAE was founded on 2nd december 1971. Originally the local population were known as Bedouin. They would travel through the desert, living in tents and riding camels. UAE slowly gained reputation and fame through oil exports and pearl diving business. Being an important location globally on the Silk Route, many trade posts and businesses were created in UAE. Everything changed in 1979 when Queen Elizabeth visited the capital emirate. This began the UAE's rise towards the tourism sector. Foreign investment and an increasing migrant population fueled the economy, hence giving the UAE name a lot of power. This is specially seen in Dubai where I live. I have lived in Dubai since 2005 and I have seen it change a lot since then. The UAE is a monarchy, following an authoritarian and aristrocratic government. The law is strict and absolute. Yes, as it is known, Dubai provides for a higher standard of living to those who own businesses or have high positions in companies. Due to this, it is very easy to fool strangers who have not visited Dubai into thinking that you are ultra-rich. However, for tourists Dubai is an extremely taxing destination, and no, not for its taxes. Rather the lack thereof. Since Dubai is a prime location for tourists, in order to keep steady flow on money, the government abolished taxation. This in turn allowed businesses to increase their prices on their goods and services, especially for the entertainment industry.
Man the essay on uae was top notch.
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