...Discuss any economic resource which is scarce in UAE or a well-known country. Then analyze the pros and cons of the government procedures which have been carried out toward this problem. In your opinion, what are the most effective suggestions to solve this scarcity problem? INTRODUCTION: Economic resources are the land, labor, capital and entrepreneurial ability that are combined to produce outputs in order to meet the ever-changing needs and wants of individuals and society as the whole. They earn, rent, wages, interest, and profit, respectively as their resource payments. Good and services that are scarce are economic goods. Scarcity is the basic economic problem that is unlimited human needs and wants, in a world of limited resources. UAE is oil rich country which is in a serious danger of losing its water resource in the coming 50 years. Abu Dhabi is one of the richest emirates swallow around 550 liters of water per day by per person which is comparatively quite more as compare to other countries in the world.UAE government incurs lot of money on the energy cost as desalination plants are set up in order to provide fresh water. Desalination plants costs $18 million a day, apart from this they also have huge environmental impact. The arid climate of the country plays a significant role in the water resources availability. Rainfall, which is a main source of recharge for different water resources, such as surface water and groundwater, is scanty and extremely irregular...
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...SEAWATER IN THE UAE 1. Desalination: What is it? Desalination is the process through which excess salts and other minerals are removed from seawater so that it can be used safely as drinking water both for human and animal consumption. This water can also be used for irrigation or in industries. The need for desalination? Desalination is needed where there is a shortage of natural drinking water due to a lack of water that comes about through rainfall. This is especially so in the Middle East which lies in one of the driest regions of the world. These places with low or no rainfall need to rely on other forms of water provision. It is for this reason that seawater is used to provide the water that is necessary for drinking, irrigation and industries in the Arab World, and especially so in the UAE (Al Serkal, 2007). 2.Desalination in the UAE: Methods/Processes of desalination There are many methods in which desalination can come about. One of these methods is the multistage flash (MSF) process. Despite the high cost it has a high production output. This MSF plant can also be coupled to a heat source and so produce power as well (Al-Sheyji, 1998;Hamed, 2004). The MSF process (in use for more than 40 years) because of its simplicity, reliability and huge output capacity, is used the most in the region and the UAE (Hamed, 2004). Distillation and the reverse osmosis (RO) processes are main features of the MSF method of desalination. During this process, water is distilled...
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...roughly at sea level (16 m or 52 ft above). The emirate of Dubai shares borders with Abu Dhabi in the south, Sharjah in the northeast, and the Sultanate of Oman in the southeast. Hatta, a minor exclave of the emirate, is surrounded on three sides by Oman and by the emirates of Ajman (in the west) and Ras Al Khaimah (in the north). The Persian Gulf borders the western coast of the emirate. Dubai is positioned at 25.2697°N 55.3095°E and covers an area of 4,114 km² (1,588 mi²), which represents a significant expansion beyond its initial 1,500 mi² designation due to land reclamation from the sea. Dubai lies directly within the Arabian Desert. However, the topography of Dubai is significantly different from that of the southern portion of the UAE in that much of Dubai's landscape is highlighted by sandy desert patterns, while gravel deserts dominate much of the southern region of the country.[1] The sand consists mostly of crushed shell and coral and is fine, clean and white. East of the city, the salt-crusted coastal plains, known as sabkha, give way to a north-south running line of dunes. Farther east, the dunes grow larger and are tinged red with iron oxide. The flat sandy desert gives way to the Western Hajar Mountains, which run alongside Dubai's border with Oman at Hatta. Dubai has no natural river bodies or oases; however, Dubai does have a natural inlet, Dubai Creek, which has been dredged to make it deep enough for large vessels to pass through. A vast sea of sand dunes covers...
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...wines are made. This will also be good for the countries as wine is very famous in Northern Europe. National perspective- -The climate change is a main concern in UAE. It has faced and faces much extreme climatic condition and has many natural resources, which can produce adverse impacts because of the climate change. -UAE is vulnerable, because of the climate, in many sectors such as water resources, coastal zones, and dry land ecosystems. -Climate change in UAE is happening at a faster rate than before. The increases of greenhouse gases are the main cause of global warming, which is making countries warmer including UAE. Not only UAE but many more countries especially countries near the equator are getting warmer and warmer. Personal perspective- I have been bestowed with the ability to remember or analyze things quickly which has been beneficial as Climate change has been a repetitive topic in my primary years, which helped a lot in this study. I have also participated in activities and peer teaching related to climate change. I have carried out this study with everything I had. In terms of understanding and finding information I have had help from cross-cultural links. The study is very informative and teaches me a lot. Reading the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi report has helped me understand the climate of UAE and made it easy for me to write the national perspective. I had a wonderful experience meeting with a meteorologist, my father’s friend. I was allowed to get an...
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...Mechatronics Done By, Sumash Mohan Roll No: 15 B Tech. Mechatronics Environmental Issues and Concern in UAE The UAE is in the midst of several initiatives aimed at tackling some of the biggest environmental issues facing the country. According to a 2010 report by the World Wildlife Fund, the UAE was rated number one in the world for having the biggest ecological footprint. The ecological footprint is a measure of a country’s sustainability that compares the use of natural resources per person per capita, which is expressed by a unit of bio-productive land called the ‘global hectare’. A committee of scientists and experts was set up in order to study in detail the methods of energy consumption in the country and determine how they can be improved. This made the UAE the third country in the world to develop the ‘Ecological Footprint Initiative’ after Switzerland and Japan. Since then, the footprint per person in the UAE has gone down from 9.5 gha in 2010 to 8.4 in 2012. However, the UAE is aiming to lower this number even further still. The UAE’s 2030 plan involves reducing carbon emissions city-wide by 40 per cent. After seeing that houses account for over three-quarters of the UAE’s carbon footprint, the beginning of 2013 saw a number of regulation modifications which improved the standard of lighting equipment being used in UAE homes. The initiative taken to install water and electricity meters in people’s homes aimed to allow people to change their behaviour towards the environment...
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...Growing Vegetables & Useful UAE Climate Information Compiled by: Saqer Bin Zayed Al Nehayyan Growing Vegetables & UAE Climate Information 2007 Index Temperature conversion chart ................................................................ 4 Average Temperature Conditions........................................................... 4 UAE Vegetables Growing Calendar ........................................................ 5 Measurement and Conversions ............................................................... 8 Winds in UAE ....................................................................................................17 Greenhouse Introduction ..........................................................................22 Vegetables A to Z ...........................................................................................23 Nursery management in vegetable crops By: Rajinder Kumar Dhall and J.S. Hundal.......................................................................................................25 Raised Bed Gardening .................................................................................26 Hydroponic production ...............................................................................29 Shade Tolerant Vegetables (and Fruits)............................................39 A veggie for all seasons..............................................................................40 Cool Season Vegetables ................
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...(171843) , Robert Kennedy(172630), Slawomir Starzec (170799) Final date of submission: 7th November 2014 Word count: 3,892 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. COMPANY DESCRIPTION 3 1.1 FOUNDING OF GLENISK 3 1.2 GLENISK PRODUCTS 3 1.3 COMPANY OPERATIONS AND ECONOMIC CONDITION 3 2. BENEFITS FROM ENTERING EMERGING MARKETS 4 3. POTENTIAL EMERGING MARKET FOR GLENISK COMPANY AND ARGUMENTATION 5 4. ENVIRONMENTAL AND CRITICAL OPERATIONAL FACTORS 6 4.1 POLITICAL 7 4.2 ECONOMIC 7 4.3 SOCIAL 8 4.4 TECHNOLOGICAL 8 4.5 LEGAL 10 4.6 ENIRONMENTAL 11 5.CRITICAL OPERATIONAL FACTORS 11 5.1 CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND THEIR IMPICATIONS FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS 11 5.2 RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS 12 5.3 ESTABLISHING A BRANCH IN THE UAE 12 5.4 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN NATIONS 12 BIBLIOGRAPHY 15 1. COMPANY DESCRIPTION 2.1 FOUNDING OF GLENISK Glenisk was founded in 1987 by Offaly dairy farmer Jack Cleary. After his death in 1995, it is a 2nd generation business as Vincent and Gerard Cleary took over the company along with their siblings Brian and Mark. In 1995, Glenisk converted to organic production. In 1996, the company introduced goats’ milk products which accounts for 20% of the turnover of the business. (Newenham, 2014) Glenisk pursues the vision of an Organic Ireland, where, as it is stated on the company website, ‘the future health and wellbeing of all new...
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...HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Early Years: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was formed from the group of tribally organized Arabian Peninsula sheikhdoms along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf and the northwestern coast of the Gulf of Oman. This area was converted to Islam in the seventh century and for Library of Congress – Federal Research Division Country Profile: United Arab Emirates, July 2007 centuries afterward was embroiled in dynastic disputes. Most UAE nationals are descended from two tribal groupings, the Qawasim and the Bani Yas, which emerged as leading powers in the eighteenth century. The Qawasim, mainly land and sea traders, dominated what are today the emirates of Ras al Khaymah and Sharjah. The Bani Yas, who were agricultural and pastoral, lived in what are today the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. From the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, the area became known as the Pirate Coast, as both European and Arab pirates attacked foreign ships. The British mounted expeditions against the pirates during this period, culminating in an 1818 campaign against the pirate headquarters of Ras al Khaymah and other harbors along the coast. This action ostensibly was taken to safeguard British maritime routes, particularly those of the British East India Company, but some historians have noted that the war was in fact motivated by the British desire to establish supremacy in the region against the claims of other European powers. British Rule: In 1820 Britain...
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...About Company RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited, a UAE-Bangladesh joint venture company, was incorporated in Bangladesh on 26 November, 1998 as a company limited by shares under the Companies Act 1994 and started its commercial production on 12 November, 2000. The Company engaged in manufacturing and marketing of ceramics tiles, bathroom sets and all types of sanitary ware. Within the short span of eight years RAK has firmly established itself as one of the leading manufacturer of high quality ceramic wall, floor tiles, gres porcellanato and sanitary wares products in Bangladesh. RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited is an ISO 9001:2008 certified organization. RAK Ceramics PSC, UAE incorporated in 1989, is the parent company of RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited. In October 2003 RAK Ceramics PSC, UAE was listed on Abu Dhabi Stock market (ADX). RAK Ceramics Group as whole has a manufacturing facilities in UAE, Bangladesh, China, Sudan, Iran & India. The company opted for a long-term policy; to produce quality products, to be a respectable partner and to keep its customers satisfied. RAK Ceramics PSC, UAE drive for excellence and an insatiable appetite for quality and customer satisfaction were accredited with the ISO 9001 certification by CICS (Ceramic Industry Certification Scheme), UK in 1997 & ISO 14001 in 2008. At present, the company’s products are being exported to more than 135 countries across five continents & has well established dealer’s distribution network in more...
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...prioritise what new products they want to move into (options include related lines like cheese); assets they need to acquire (manufacturing); and what future skills they need to develop to meet the regional challenge. There is a three to four year time frame to prioritise these objectives as the markets are still in recession. Shashi says about their vision for the future: S We are very much a local company and would like to be seen as regional at least in the Khaleej [GCC Countries], if not beyond . . . With the introduction of long-life juice, the whole world is a market for us because these products have a shelf life of nine months and unlike fresh products we don’t have limitations on time. Al Ain Dairy: a Government of UAE initiative Catering to local demand This case was written by Dr Melodena Stephens Balakrishnan at University of Wollongong in Dubai. It was prepared...
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...Emirates Economy 5 Basic demographics 5 GDP trends 5 Oil and the UAE 6 Gas – the Dolphin project 6 Oil pipelines 6 Bunkering 6 Non-oil sector 6 Jebel Ali Port 7 Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) 7 Transhipment 7 Air travel 7 Tourism 8 The property boom 8 Part II: The Market Environment 8 Characteristics of the UAE market 8 Investment environment 9 Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) 9 Foreign Trade 10 Australian bilateral relations 10 Australian business 10 Taxation 10 Legal environment 10 Tenders 11 Part III: Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates 11 Practical advice on entering the market 11 Where to get advice and help 11 Developing a strategy 12 Market research 12 Visiting the UAE 13 Visas 13 Time your visit well 13 Local holidays 13 Arriving in the UAE 13 Getting around 13 Visit programs 14 Hotels 14 Tips and tricks 14 Trade missions 15 Missions to Australia 15 Trade exhibitions 15 Health and safety 15 Personal behaviour 15 Import Procedures 15 Customs and regulatory environment 15 Documentation 16 Packaging and labelling 16 Agency representation 16 Professional services 17 Franchising 17 Review of options for representation in the UAE. 18 Major industry sectors in the United Arab Emirates 19 Oil and petrochemicals 19 Aluminium 19 Cement 19 General manufacturing 19 Building and construction 19 Water resources 20 ICT 20 Internet 20 Food and beverages 20 UAE retailing 21 Healthcare 21 Automotive 21 Banking and finance...
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...corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Dubai government and the UAE has always been present from the earliest Islamic times, with people and organizations practising Islamic values, donating through philanthropy and Shariah compliant ways of commerce. In recent years, there have been worldwide initiatives to invest responsibly and focus on investing profits into community life and saving the environment. CSR addresses a company’s transparency or openness and considering its stakeholders’ expectations. This means that business does more than act out of self-interest and shows social responsibility (Juholin, 2004). Companies cannot operate any more entirely independently and need to consider the needs of society and welfare of the community. Organizations now realize that in order to survive and stay unique in business and obtain strategic advantages, they need to practice being socially responsible. Many larger organizations have already integrated CSR into their strategic plans as an important factor in order to have a sustainable business. Although larger enterprises have more impact on society today, SMEs are also considered as a leading area of business with great influence on society due to the fact that they comprise the largest business sector and are dominant employers in most economies. CSR awareness is increasing in the Middle East,particularly in Dubai. One of the main motivators for CSR in the UAE is the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and CSR centre namely; Centre for...
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...industrial pollution in UAE. * Problems and causes. * Impacts/effects. * Action plan/remedial measures. CURRENT STATUS. United Arab Emirates is a home of many industries which include: aluminum smelting, cement, fish processing, pharmaceuticals, furniture, foodstuff, plastic, fiberglass, fish meal, natural gas liquefaction, oil production, steel milling, chemical fertilizer and textile. The environmental problems that arise out of the above industrial activities are: water pollution, soil pollution, air pollution, noise pollution and generation of hazardous substances. PROBLEMS AND CAUSES. The main causes of industrial pollution in the UAE include: * Unregistered small scale units. * Lack of pollution control systems. * Lack of common treatment facilities. * Lack of awareness. * Lack of economically viable treatment technologies. IMPACTS/EFFECTS OF INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION. Industrial pollution causes various health problems for example: miscarriage, low birth rate, birth defects and premature infant deaths, skin problems, eye irritations, fainting, seizures, dizziness and respiratory infections. ACTION PLAN. These measures can remedy the industrial pollution in UAE: * Commerce and industries department and pollution control board should promote cleaner production technologies in all the industrial installations. * Environmental audit should be done for all red and orange category industries. * Water quality monitoring should cover all water course stretches...
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...CSR in UAE The UAE is among the countries in the region most interested in social welfare, through the provision of various public services aimed at maintaining an advanced level of social and economic stability. This has included the provision and development of infrastructure and municipal services, education and health. With the economy of United Arab Emirates galloping at an impressive pace, many corporations are turning their attention towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. This is a significant departure from the ideology that businesses should focus on profit maximization. Instead, today's CSR is an opportunity for companies to become socially responsible and contribute positively towards the society in which they operate. Corporations based in the UAE have also joined the bandwagon of CSR initiatives to build community relations and undertake corporate social marketing projects. Managers in the Emirates demonstrate a high level of social responsibility awareness and expect the organizations to behave in a responsible manner to protect the interests of communities. A company's involvement in such initiatives is viewed as an investment rather than a cost to preserve the environment, promote fair treatment of employees and show concern for the customer. Companies in the Emirates are now using the social responsibility consideration to make investment decisions and win new business. These initiatives are used as a way to develop and strengthen relationships...
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...ELECTRONIC ASSIGNMENT COVERSHEET | | Student Number | 31734555, 32438733, 32574117, 32442578 | Surname | Basu, Adeoye, Jallo, Abdulsalam Idris | Given name | Rukmini, Adesola, Ramatu, Mustapha | Email | Rukmini.Basu@murdochdubai.ac.ae | | | Unit Code | BUS378 | Unit name | Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning | Enrolment mode | Internal / external | Date | 23/02/2015 | Assignment number | 1 | Assignment name | Summary Document | Tutor | Anca Bocanet | Student’s Declaration: * Except where indicated, the work I am submitting in this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted for assessment in another unit. * This submission complies with Murdoch University's academic integrity commitments. I am aware that information about plagiarism and associated penalties can be found at http://www.murdoch.edu.au/teach/plagiarism/. If I have any doubts or queries about this, I am further aware that I can contact my Unit Coordinator prior to submitting the assignment. * I acknowledge that the assessor of this assignment may, for the purpose of assessing this assignment: * reproduce this assignment and provide a copy to another academic staff member; and/or * Submit a copy of this assignment to a plagiarism-checking service. This web-based service may retain a copy of this work for the sole purpose of subsequent plagiarism checking, but has a legal agreement with the University that it will not share or reproduce...
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