Portfolio Exercise #1-Introduction to Diversity

Introduction to Diversity - Portfolio exercise #1

With a partner, research on the internet to find the following information include your sources.

UAE Demographics:

Ethnic Groups	Percentage	Year	Source
Emirati	19%	2012	www.indexmundi.com
South Asians	50%	2012	www.indexmundi.com
East Asians & westerners	8%	2012	www.indexmundi.com
Other Arabs & Iranians	30-40%	2012	www.indexmundi.com

 

Religions	Percentage	Year	Source
Islam	57%	2010	www.looklex.com
Hinduism	15%	2010	www.looklex.com
christianity	9%	2010	www.looklex.com
Buddism	5%	2010	www.looklex.com
Other	4%	2010	www.looklex.com

 

1.Write a definition of cultural diversity in your own words.

( is a multicalturalism that is based on the idea of maintaining the different cultures and value them instead of ignoring their presence )

2.Give examples of cultural diversity in Abu Dhabi (Places of worship, organizations, etc.)

1-Shaik Zayed Mosque.

2-Arabs Evangelical Church.

3-Erangelical community church.

4-St.Andrew Church (Anglican).

5-St.George orthodox church.

5-St.Joseph roman catholic church

What does being an Emirati mean to me

 

The word “Emirati" means a citizen of The United Arab Emirates which originates from the country's name. The UAE is ruled by the Nahyan family along with six other tribes. An Emirati's mother language is Arabic & he follows the Islam religion. An Emirati is usually very connected to his family.

Emiratis has their own formal clothes which are; Ghutrah (a squared piece of cloth worn as a Hamdaniya or worn with Agaal), Agaal (a black circular ring that is worn with Ghutrah), Wizzar (an underwear which is wrapped around the lower body part), Kandora (a long sleeved, white, long & a nick less dress) with Sandals.

Emiratis have many traditions which revolve around the Bedouin life. Emiratis and their ancestors have used falcons for hunting, as well as; camels for transportation. The palm tree was used for both: food and construction. There are also some interesting hobbies; such as, falconry, the traditional boat racing, Yolla and camel racing-breeding. Some of the emirati traditional food is; Harees, Luqaimat, Fread, and Al-Majboos…etc.

In conclusion, I’m a UAE born and I was raised here my whole life. I share my unlimited love for the royal family as I consider them my fathers & a part of me. It's a great honor to be a member of this nation.