I have to admit my knowledge about the United Arab Emirates
was limited to documentaries about the construction of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and the man-made archipelagos, the Palm Islands. During the last twelve weeks, I
have learned quite a bit more about the history, culture, traditions, and the
people of the UAE.
Geographically, the country borders
the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.
It is located between Oman and Saudi Arabia. (The size of the country is comparable to the
state of Maine in the U.S.) There are
seven emirates in the UAE - Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Sharjah,
Dubai, Ra's al Khaymah, and Quwayn. Abu Dhabi is the capital.
(The UAE is marked with the dot on the map above.)
I think one of the more interesting
facts is that the country is a “melting pot” of nationalities. The Emirati comprise only 15-24% of the
population. The remainder of the
population consists of expats from India, Pakistan, Iran, other Middle Eastern
countries, Latin America, Great Britain, and the US.
In less then 24 hours, I will be on my
way to meet and work with our clients and their customers. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and
learning more from them as we work together during the next month.
#ibmcsc uae
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Wow! Sounds like you are embarking on a great adventure! I looking forward to hearing all about it. Bon Voyage!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Megan. I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteIt is either a melting pot, or the beginning of a caste system. I'd be interested to hear which you think it is.
ReplyDeleteI have seen a melting pot for certain this past week!
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