...that we use and the United States gets more than 50% of their oil from other countries. The American Petroleum Institute estimated that one 42 gallon barrel of crude oil produces 44.2 gallons of petroleum products. Drilling sites for this oil takes up miles of road and pipelines and they have to have hundreds of drilling pads. In the ocean, they are on the ocean floor. Spills of this oil can happen both on land and in the ocean. The spills occur during pumping; transporting and can contaminate the oceans, soil, groundwater, or surface water. On April of 2010 there was an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig that killed 11 men and sent millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This spill cause a catastrophe and endangered many of the sea life and birds. There is a spot in the Gulf of Mexico where scientists have found evidence where the well ruptured and sea life cannot survive in this spot. This oil spill is considered the worst oil spill in history. Fossil fuels contribute to the environmental problems we face all around the world. Some of the problems we face today are greenhouse gases, air pollution, and water and soil contamination. The greenhouse...
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...markets. Prevailing market trends also reflect persistent increase in real estate prices and rents. This is further assured by recent announcement of Dubai Expo 2020 which is expected to attract businesses from across the globe. Considering the fact that UAE has pegged its currency against dollar, and therefore it has little control on its monetary policy, and hence inflation, thus property is a good hedge against it. Lulu Hypermarket – Fastest growing Retail Network With 109 stores spread across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), LuLu Hypermarket is pioneer in UAE retail industry with 32% share. It is ranked as UAE’s fastest growing retail company which is a reflection of UAE’s lucrative retail sector for investment. High disposable income, massive retail estate development, population growth, influx of expats, increase in consumer confidence and rising tourism indicates strong potential for growth of the retail industry. Emirates – Best Airline of 2013 Largest Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 operator, Emirates’ share price has tripled in past one year from $2 to $8. Emirates operating activities are providing sufficient cash to finance most of the extensive growth of the company, whereas rest is financed by issuing bonds which is a strategic move since institutional loans require collateral. Moreover, Dubai Expo 2020 is expected to spur airport and aviation boom which assures positive outlook for the company. Furthermore, solid credit history, transparency and ample...
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...C228-Community Health Nursing-Task 1 Misty Sherman Western Governors University Identification of Community Brazoria County, Tx is located just south of Harris county, extending from Houston to the Gulf of Mexico. It includes the cities of Pearland, Manvel, Alvin, Angleton, Sweeny, Lake Jackson, and Freeport. Of these, Angleton is the county seat, but Pearland has the greatest population (City-data.com, 2015). As of 2012, Brazoria County contained a population of 77% urban and 23% rural (City-data.com, 2015). Of the residents of Brazoria County, 63% are between the ages of 18 and 64 (United States Census Bureau, 2010). The leading causes of death for the county are heart disease, cancer, motor vehicle accidents, diabetes, and suicide (Texas Department of State Health Services, 2013). According to the 2014 health rankings for the county, Brazoria was above the national benchmark in smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, excessive drinking, alcohol-impaired driving deaths, sexually transmitted diseaseas, and teen births (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2015). The industry overview consists of health care and social assistance, educational services, retail trade, accommodation and food services, manufacturing, professional, scientific, and technical services, and public administration with health care and social assistance being the primary industry (City-data.com, 2015). Adult obesity grew in the county from 27% in 2013 to 29% in 2014 (County Health Rankings &...
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...barrel and natural gas at 13, 9 billion cubic meter. Almost one third of European imported oil comes either from the Middle East or from North-West Africa. Europe pipeline interests in the south are focused exclusively on natural gas. In 2006 Algeria delivered 16, 7% of Europe gas, and it’s considered to be the biggest third land delivers natural gas, including LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), to Europe. Almost half of the supplies to Europe go to Spain and the rest to Italy and France. The other two important countries in the region producing Gas are Libya and Egypt, they hold together with Algeria a proven reserves of 4, 5% of the world reserves. These three lands can present a reliable long-term alternative to the Russian gas. Starting from 2020 Algeria for example can...
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...energy is used to desalinate water. Water is scarce in a country that is surrounded by sea from East and West. Desalination consumes a lot of energy, although improvements had been made to make it more efficient. In this report, I will discuss the current and future energy sources in Saudi Arabia. In addition, I will talk about the water desalination in Saudi Arabia. Finally, I will talk about one building in Saudi Arabia that got LEED Platinum award from United States Green Building Council (USGBC) assessment. Consumption of Energy Saudi Arabia's economy is petroleum-based; Oil actually accounts for 90% of the country's exports and nearly 75% government revenues. The country has one of the largest reserves of natural gas in the Arabia Gulf Region. Its proved natural gas reserves are over 7 trillion cubic meters (250 trillion cubic feet). Saudi Arabia has per capita GDP of $20,700. The economy is still very dependent on oil in spite of a diversification effort. Saudi Arabia uses a lot of oil for power generation and water desalination. Electricity generation is 65% from oil, 27% from Natural Gas and 8% from steam. Electric generation...
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...Recommendation…………………………………………………………………10 8.0 Bibliography……………………………………………………...………………11 1.0 Introduction Water is one of our most critical resources. However, as climate change warms the atmosphere and alters the hydrological cycle, around the world it is under threat (EPA, 2013). In addition, the high population and excessive development lead to the water consumption has a significant increase (Zhang, et al. 2010). As a result, a variety of countries are facing water shortage problem, which has became a global issue. This report will compare desalination and water reuse extraction as methods of water provision in Kuwait considering cost, environmental impact and sustainability. 2.0 Background Kuwait, which located in the Arab Gulf, is one of countries that have the lowest level in renewable fresh water (Al-Mudhaf, et al.), with 0.02 km3/yr (Gleick et al....
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...Capitalizing India’s demographic advantage Contents S.no | particular | Page no. | 1 | introduction | | 2 | Stricture of India’s workforce | | 3 | Possible Indian workforce structure by 2020 | | 4 | Comparison of India’s workforce with china china’s workforce | | 5 | Advantages of India’s Demographic Dividend * Cheap labor * Exporting labor force to other countries * Inflow of foreign currency * More Business Activities in Economy * No adverse impact of Recession in Economy * Contribution in Capital Formation * Contribution in Public Revenue * Other advantages of Indian demographic | | Introduction A HAPPY development in recent times has been the increasingly frequent talk about the positive side of our country. Since Independence, we have been generally witnessing only a series of negative cynical comments in the media. As Indians we must be the most self-critical set of people in the world, but this mindset seems to be changing. Among the positive talk has been the reference to India's demographic advantage. We are a billion strong — in the same class as China — and we also have an edge over China. Thirty seven (37) per cent of our population is in the 15-35 years age group against 25 per cent in China.This at a time when developed countries are having a declining population, most of which is becoming increasingly grey. The social security systems...
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...Nuclear Energy in the UAE The United Arab Emirates’ annual economic growth is three times the world average. It is also expected that the energy requirements in the UAE are to more than double by 2020 (Nuclear Power in the United Arab Emirates, 2015). Subsequently, maintaining a constant seamless energy flow is key to maintaining the thriving economic growth of the UAE, even increasing it. In relation, the eventual limitedness and diminishing of petroleum in the Gulf region over the next half century squeezes the issue further more and turns it into a national concern; predominately with the possible repercussions on the UAE’s prosperous economy. Looking forward, the UAE government is embarking upon a nuclear program to build four nuclear reactors at Barakah near the capital Abu Dhabi by 2020, declaring nuclear energy to be the most practical solution to the rapidly growing energy requirements in the UAE. Critics of this plan deem it to be expensive, extremely risky, and an unwise move given the UAE’s geographical position in the middle of an area sparked by political tension due to nuclear issues in Iran and terrorist organizations in the Levant and Yemen. Despite the aforementioned criticism, nuclear energy is unequivocally the most efficient solution to address the rapidly growing energy requirements in the UAE, a capable long-term replacement for oil, and a potential imperative factor in mitigating CO2 emissions in the UAE, consequently preserving the environment and the...
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...Scope of Glass Solution in the Middle East Countries Objective: The objective of the research is to know about the market that is prevailing in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries and to know about the scope of the glass in these countries in the near future. Executive Summary: It is inevitable that infrastructure is one of the main criteria for a country’s GDP growth. Infrastructure includes construction of airports, ports and rails. Real Estate is a booming market in Middle East especially in Dubai and Saudi Arabia in recent years since 2008when the market crashed. This research includes the study about architects, builders and Glass installers who have their base in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. In most of the countries glass is considered as one of the main structural material for both exteriors and interiors. Due to the financial crisis in the year 2008 many of the projects were put on-hold in the GCC countries. After five years, the market is on a move as many projects have been announced and on-hold projects have started to resume its process. This is very much clear from the fact that as much as $35billion contracts have been awarded to the civil construction sector by the end of year 2013. It is expected that spending in the construction sector is expected to remain in the range of $25billion-$35billion in the upcoming years. Civil construction is one of the major sectors which are awarded the most number of contracts. Almost $15billion worth of contracts...
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...most successful restaurant chains in the world. With 10 highly successful years in the Saudi Arabia and 48 branches Kingdom-wide, it makes perfect sense for Pepsi and Domino’s Pizza to team up. 5. Pizza Hut and KFC enjoy predominant rankings within their categories in the Gulf, even as growth in the UAE’s casual dining market is estimated to be in the high double digits. 8. Strength Strong brand equity supported by heavy advertising and marketing campaigns Supply chain and distribution network it has enabled to keep pace with technology by offering online menus Leader in pizza delivery • _Delivery technology that locks heat into food during travel time. • _Competitive pricing that incorporates special promotional offers on one or more menu items ranging from chicken wings to soft drinks. • _Stores have no need for seating, therefore tend to be smaller with less Weakness Slow growing and declining same store sales Weakening bottom line It ambiance is not up to its competitors Menu not elaborated and modified as compared to other chains Opportunities Growing presence in emerging markets, particularly in UAE based on growing percentage of tourist and residence specially for Expo 2020 Leverage supply chain and distribution system to introduce new products Threats Changing consumer habits towards healthier food choices Franchise operations...
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...dubaiThe current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/1753-8335.htm JPMD 1,1 Dubai – a star in the east A case study in strategic destination branding Melodena Stephens Balakrishnan University of Wollongong in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Abstract Purpose – Worldwide approximately 200 national economies are competing in the destination market. In 2006, global government and capital expenditure exceeded US$1,480 billion making destination branding an important concept that still remains fragmented and unplanned. Dubai, an emirate of the UAE in the Middle East has been chosen as a case study to explain some elements of successful destination branding. This paper aims to apply a framework developed by Balakrishnan to explain areas of caution when competing in an international market where success is also partially dependent on the macro-environment. Design/methodology/approach – The framework was developed by reviewing literature on destination, place, corporate, product portfolio and service branding. The framework was tested using case study methodology. Secondary research was primarily used to develop the case. Findings – There is a strong fit with the model suggesting that destinations can use this as a basis for continuity in strategy even as governments change. Based on the analysis and review; a checklist for destination branding strategy was recommended. Research limitations/implications – Since, this study depends...
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...The future of tourism in ASEAN Introduction With the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe and the end of the Cold War, there was no longer a pressing need for ASEAN countries to fear their Communist neighbours such as Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. These countries had started to abandon central planning and implement market-oriented economic reforms from the early 80s, changes which had significant implications for trade and investment opportunities and indicated the need for enlargement of the ASEAN regional grouping in order to maintain its relevance (Wong, Mistilis & Dwyer, 2011a). The momentum to expand ASEAN was further accelerated by the need to strengthen the region’s voice in international trading bodies such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, the World Trade Organization, and in negotiations with the European Union (Tan, 2003). Between 1995 and 1997, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) joined ASEAN. They are sometimes referred to as newer members with less-developed economies. With the ASEAN Concord II in late 2003, Southeast Asia charted an ambitious path toward creating a community (AC) founded on economic, security and socio-cultural pillars. In contrast to the EU on which the agreement is loosely based, have rested on open dialogue and concensus processes that have allowed politically and economic diverse nations to cooperate at the regional level. The progress of on ASEAN Concord II will rest on strong regional diplomacy and management...
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...Teaching Experience: Vaccines in a Childcare Center GCU: NRS-427V Stephanie Stern June 28, 2015 Teaching Experience: Vaccines in a Childcare Center Education is one of the most important aspects of a nurse’s role with patients. This is especially true of the community health nurse. The area of primary prevention and health promotion is gaining special popularity as educational material for nurses as healthcare is shifting towards heavily focusing on prevention of diseases and preservation of health. This teaching experience featured information about vaccines that would be pertinent to teach to parents of all ages and nationalities utilizing a childcare center in Tempe, AZ. The topic presented was about relevant information concerning vaccines that parents of children ages 0-10 years old would be interested in learning. The information was delivered via a power point presentation which included graphics, open dialogue, a quiz section at the end of the power point and a question and answer segment. The nursing diagnoses identified were, “risk for infection related to incomplete immunization series, knowledge deficit (parent) related to potential side effects of vaccinations and readiness for enhanced knowledge related to health promotion and vaccinations” (Clark, 2003). Traits to gauge readiness to learn were identified as, “motivation, maturation, past experience, activity, practice, reinforcement and transfer of learning,” (Knowles, 1990). In this teaching experience...
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...Deric D. Jackson International Trade & Policy, ECO 466 Spring 2014 Term Research Paper Outline I. Introduction II. Geography a. Location b. Physical Features c. Climate III. History IV. Government d. Country’s official name e. Type of government f. Current government leader i. Name, Title, residence V. Economy g. Major Industries h. Major agriculture i. Trade ii. Exports iii. Imports iv. Trade policies j. Currency VI. People k. Statistics v. Population vi. Ethnic Groups vii. Major Religions l. Language m. Education viii. Literacy rate ix. Length of Schooling x. Funding The island country of island is situated several hundred miles northwest of the British Isles and directly below the Arctic Circle. Iceland is often known for its natural Beauty; volcanoes, hot springs glaciers, and auroras are prominent features. It is affectionately called the land of fire and ice. Iceland is relatively small yet modern and industrialized state with a modest population of just under 340,000 and total area of 103,000 km2 (39,769 sq. mi). Iceland has a varied topography but it is one of the most volcanic regions, in the world. Iceland started to form in the Miocene era about 20 million years ago from a series of volcanic eruptions on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where it lies...
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...Question 4 The European Union proclaimed that during time of 1990 and 2006, the carbon emissions from international aviation were increased by 100% although the total greenhouse gases emissions was fallen by merely 3% in the European Union. Provided by the European Commission the average carbon emissions between 2004 and 2006 were about 218 million tones, without any adequate regulations, it would expected to be 400 million after ten years which is 2020. It indicated that the aviation industry has contributing to the global climate change which is going to increase hereafter. It is acknowledged that reducing climate change is a moral support of protecting our living atmosphere. Currently, the airlines in European Union are belt-tightening in order to reduce emissions, however, the outcome is not satisfactory at present, for instance, there is problem on the emission trading scheme. Thus, creating more environmental regulations for airlines in the European Union is necessary as to tackle the emission problem more effectively. Data from the Guardian UK shows that the plane industry occupied the second place in the National Carbon Calculators which takes 4,375 per person per year in average. Despite there are environmental policies regulating the carbon emissions by the airbus within the European Union, such as setting levels of carbon emissions for airlines, it is not well-performed. Under the regulations, those airlines could reduce their emissions could sell their surplus...
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