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		<title>How to Get a Job in Dubai (UAE)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In just over 30 years, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has transformed itself into a desert fishing village into one of the world&#8217;s tourist hotspots. With all year sunshine, magnificent hotels, sandy beaches and an incredible lifestyle, this city is not only a playground for the super rich it is a city that boats [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">In just over 30 years, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has transformed itself into a desert fishing village into one of the world&#8217;s tourist hotspots. With all year sunshine, magnificent hotels, sandy beaches and an incredible lifestyle, this city is not only a playground for the super rich it is a city that boats a vibrancy and multiculturalism. We will look at methods of how you can get a job in Dubai.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Dubai property boom as well as its tourist industry firmly put the emirate on the map and as a global destination and as a result, people want to move, live and work here. Moving to another country can always be hard so it&#8217;s quite helpful to know a few things that may help you obtain work. Below are a few tips;</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Carry out your research on job agencies before you get to Dubai. If you are visiting Dubai on a vacation or a short-term holiday then it&#8217;s a good idea to try and get your due diligence carried our beforehand. The internet is the best initial starting point to identify agencies that focus on your industry sector.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Prepare a CV to Dubai standard. This will ensure that you are presented as best as can be. These often differ slightly from your standard UK CV or American resume.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Get all qualifications attested by the UAE embassy in your country beforehand. This will save time and effort of the office in Dubai sending it back to your native country. It also demonstrates your keenness and enthusiasm.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Be in Dubai as much as possible. This many not be quite so obvious but if employers know that you are in the region then you will be more likely to be called for an interview.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Do not lie on your CV. The UAE is notorious for the way it carries out background checks on previous employers. Recently, there was a story of an expat who got deported after 25 years for lying on his CV.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The majority of job agencies like to do things by email and do not allow people to see them without a visit. Unlike in the UK where you can visit a recruitment agent, things are slightly different in the UAE.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Pick a reputable agency or one with some credibility; most of these are based in Sheikh Zayed Road. When you do eventually decide to get in contact with these agencies, try and do everything first thing in the morning so you&#8217;re emails can be dealt with as quickly as possible.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It can be quite frustrating dealing with recruitment agencies and trying to find work in Dubai but that&#8217;s part and parcel of the process. Do not expect the greatest customer service; however, things are starting to improve. Just keep going and don&#8217;t give up and eventually you will find that dream job.</p>
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		<title>Living in UAE &#8211; Higher Education Dilemma For Your Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:10:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite having a number of world class business facilities, hotels, and everything that supports a lifestyle of highest quality, UAE was lacking in one department. That is the availability of higher education facilities. For many years upper and middle class families had no other option but to send their children to study abroad, if they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Despite having a number of world class business facilities, hotels, and everything that supports a lifestyle of highest quality, UAE was lacking in one department. That is the availability of higher education facilities. For many years upper and middle class families had no other option but to send their children to study abroad, if they were interested in quality education at reasonable fees. Gradually, the trend changed, UAE government has planned and invested in many academic programs to offer a world class education system, which will match its standard of living. Initially, the focus was more on UAE nationals, though with the passage of time these opportunities will be accessible for everyone to avail.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Education Vision 2020:<br />
Recognizing the need and importance of a sound educational system in the overall development and growth of economy, UAE government has initiated a comprehensive plan, called &#8220;Education Vision 2000&#8243;. This program is intended to provide equal academic opportunities to the citizens, improving the quality and effectiveness of curriculum and enhance learning resources, consequently building a modern education society that will lead to a knowledge driven economy. Huge funds have been allocated to education in successive budgets.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Higher Education:<br />
Some time ago, it was hard to find a university that offered quality research and higher education facilities in United Arab Emirates. However, there&#8217;s an obvious inclination towards higher education these days, a big majority of students have started to show interest in higher education. Plenty of universities now offer various degrees and academic programs. Some worth mentioning universities are United Arab Emirates University in Al-Ain, University of Sharjah, American Intercontinental University in Dubai, Ajman University of Science and Technology, Zayed University for women, University of Abu Dhabi, Harvard Medical School Dubai Center and Michigan State University to name some of them. Ministry of education also provides financial assistance to promising students, who are willing to study abroad.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Dubai Academic City:<br />
Dubai Academic City is a huge project that plans to host some of the most renowned universities from all over the world. Expected to be completed in 2012, Dubai Academic City is situated in Al Ruwayyah. It is poised to become a global center of knowledge and learning for more than 150,000 students. The city will contain a big number of world class universities and housing facilities for students and faculty members. 129 million square feet of land is allocated for the campus. Dubai International Academic City is a Free Zone (within Dubai Academic City) dedicated to international universities; more than 30 universities from different countries have vowed to open a branch in this zone.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">William King is the director of Dubai Property Rentals and Karachi Real Estate Property He has 18 years of experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping retailers and startups with their product sourcing, promotion, marketing and supply chain requirements.</p>
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		<title>Some of the Best UAE Resorts For Tourists</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A resort area is a place where people go for vacations and resort is used to refer to some hotel which is situated in that area. United Arab Emirates has seen remarkable growth when it comes to tourism industry. Dubai was the first emirate to invest in its tourism sector and it paid significantly. Abu [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">A resort area is a place where people go for vacations and resort is used to refer to some hotel which is situated in that area. United Arab Emirates has seen remarkable growth when it comes to tourism industry. Dubai was the first emirate to invest in its tourism sector and it paid significantly. Abu Dhabi followed the suit and came up with several tourist attractions and while these two emirates have achieved considerable success, other emirates are also working on their infrastructure and tourism facilities, for instance Sharjah and Ajman.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Beautiful beaches and exotic locations make UAE an ideal place for tourists to spend their vacations. Most of these tourists arrive from developed countries like United States or UK, therefore the absence of world class hotels and resorts can spoil the overall experience, making it harder for foreign tourists to spend quality time in UAE. That&#8217;s not the case with UAE though; here you can find superlative hotels and resorts in abundance. Dubai has got the most and Abu Dhabi is not far behind. You can choose among a number of different resorts by comparing their rates, services and locations.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Dubai Resorts:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As stated above, Dubai receives a number of visitors from all parts of the world. If you are looking to visit Dubai and looking for a short stay, you can pick one from the numerous first-rate hotels situated in the city, such as Jabel Ali Golf Resort &amp; Spa, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort &amp; Marina or Al Maha Desert Resort &amp; Spa. All of these resorts are world class and rates are not high as well.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Abu Dhabi Resorts:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Abu Dhabi has a lot to offer to the tourists, the development work is far more planned as compared to Dubai, as a result it&#8217;s not as congested as Dubai. Although, there are not as many hotels in Abu Dhabi as Dubai but there are enough hotels to accommodate the tourists coming to the city. Some noteworthy resorts in Abu Dhabi are Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort &amp; Tower, Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotel &amp; Resort, Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Resort &amp; Spa, Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna or Desert Islands Resort &amp; Spa.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Sharjah Resorts:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Even before Dubai started to come into the view of outside world, Sharjah was a well known city in some parts of the world, thanks to a series of international cricket matches being played at its ground. If you are looking to spend vacations in Sharjah (the third largest emirate of UAE) you can choose any of Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, Lou Lou A Beach Resort, Marbella Resort Sharjah or Radisson Blu Resort.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">William King is the director of Islamabad Property Real Estate and Dubai Property Rentals. He has 18 years of experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping retailers and startups with their product sourcing, promotion, marketing and supply chain requirements.</p>
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		<title>UAE, an Insight Into One of the Most Developed Economies</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether we call it a recession or not, one thing is sure, we are going through a severe economic crisis, which will be discussed (once over) in the Economics syllabus and debates, in coming years. In this global crisis, where the likes of United Estates or European economies are feeling the heat, United Arab Emirates [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Whether we call it a recession or not, one thing is sure, we are going through a severe economic crisis, which will be discussed (once over) in the Economics syllabus and debates, in coming years. In this global crisis, where the likes of United Estates or European economies are feeling the heat, United Arab Emirates economy continues to head into positive direction. All the economic indicators and reports are also confirming to the fact that there will be no slowdown in near future. Let&#8217;s have a look at this thriving economy and the contributing factors.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Oil &amp; Gas reserves:</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">UAE has almost 10 percent of world&#8217;s oil (proven reserves), while the gas reserves amount to 4 percent of global reserves. According to Middle East government portal, these reserves can last well over 150 years. Recently when soaring oil prices took a toll on all and sundry, this part of the world remained mostly unscathed. Among the seven states, Abu Dhabi is the biggest producer, producing more than 80 percent of the total UAE oil and gas production. There&#8217;s hardly any chance that oil consumption and demand will go down in future, so the black gold will continue to fuel economic growth.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Construction &amp; Real Estate:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Dubai has done remarkably well as far as real estate market is concerned. Grand projects like &#8220;The Palm&#8221;, &#8220;Burj ul Arab&#8221; or &#8220;The World&#8221; managed to draw investors from all over the world. Abu Dhabi and other states are also working in this sector. The demand will be much stronger than the supply even after the completion of ongoing projects. Real estate investors are now much more interested in UAE properties, after the credit crunch in US market, considering it a safer option than others.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">High-Class Tourism Industry:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Biggest shopping mall, tallest building of the world, indoor ski resort, white beaches, deserts, man-made islands, some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, crime free environment, rich cultural heritage, international sports event, to sum up, UAE has got tourists attractions in abundance. Tourism industry contributes significantly in over all GDP and it will continue to do so in the coming years. Many development projects are in progress; world-class airports, bridges and other infrastructure programs are about to complete.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It&#8217;s not that UAE is somehow immune to whatever happens globally, but with ample oil reserves, strong real estate market, foreign investments and an exuberant tourism industry, UAE is better equipped to put up with such situations.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">William King is the director of Pakistan Real Estate &amp; Properties and Dubai Property Portal. He has 18 years of experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping retailers and startups with their product sourcing, promotion, marketing and supply chain requirements.</p>
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		<title>UAE&#8217;s Imbalanced Demography Poses Concerns</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:31:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even as Dubai&#8217;s rising expatriate population is being projected as a measure of its association with the outside world, many historians, media experts and political observers are looking at the same phenomenon with some concern these days. Very recently, an editorial in the Gulf News stated how eight out of every ten people living in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Even as Dubai&#8217;s rising expatriate population is being projected as a measure of its association with the outside world, many historians, media experts and political observers are looking at the same phenomenon with some concern these days. Very recently, an editorial in the Gulf News stated how eight out of every ten people living in the UAE were born abroad. This was expected to reach up to nine out of every ten by the year 2015. This scenario might become even more imbalanced by the year 2025, when the expatriate community will almost score ten out of every ten native citizens counted. This analysis is however hypothetical in kind, and there are factors overlooked by the author, which might actually decide a totally different demographic scenario in the years to follow.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">First of all, the current crop of construction projects are expected to be over in the next 5 to 10 years, which will force up to 50% of the UAE&#8217;s expatriates to go back to their homelands. The expatriate population will still continue to remain quite significant though, as the properties being developed now will mostly by bought by the offshore clients later. The projected scenario of the Gulf News article can only arise, if the authorities kept announcing more and more new projects in the years to come. This could again be called a distant possibility, as no nation can ever dream of having an endless growth.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">However, some related issues of these demographic upheavals might require attention by the authorities sooner than later. For example, outsiders can buy homes and properties but no land on which they were made. This limits their ability to have a say in the matters of policymaking in the UAE. How long will they continue to stay and share their knowledge, time and wealth if disallowed to have even the basic rights of a tenant? Remember, the UAE and Dubai are heavily dependent on both the cheap and the highly skilled labor from other nations. The local economy will crumble immediately the day outsiders were asked to leave the UAE. Either the ethnic Arab community will have to be self-reliant or be ready to provide greater rights to the expatriate community, to continue having an association that has benefited all involved.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There is no scope for any permanent citizenships being granted to the outsiders, as it can seriously interfere with the ethnic interests. But, what many observers are asking right now, is to let the outsiders have more say as tenants, and thus ensure their continuation in the UAE&#8217;s economy. Unless it was done so, the expatriates might think of moving away to other locations, thus curtailing the UAE&#8217;s commerce.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This brings us to the belief that the imbalanced demography of the UAE will have to be addressed by its administrators, so that their economic achievements didn&#8217;t get wasted down. It will be in the interest of all parties involved to have a lasting alliance between the ethnic Arabs and the outsiders. Despite the fact that no overnight solutions could be achieved for the above stated matter, one will still require looking for the answers for the sake of tomorrow.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Pankaj Mohan is an India based freelance writer, who often writes on behalf of DubaiFurnishedApartments.com. Please visit this site to get more information on Dubai apartments and Dubai hotel apartments.</p>
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		<title>UAE&#8217;s Lady Achievers And Newsmakers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arab societies have always been patriarchal in nature. The prevalence of strict Islam makes them male dominated in all walks of life. Despite the modern face lift of their infrastructure and economies they have had, most Arab countries are still adamant when it comes to providing their women with equal opportunities as men. For example, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Arab societies have always been patriarchal in nature. The prevalence of strict Islam makes them male dominated in all walks of life. Despite the modern face lift of their infrastructure and economies they have had, most Arab countries are still adamant when it comes to providing their women with equal opportunities as men. For example, in a country like UAE, which has a high level of female education, the ratio of female participation in the workforce is still very low. As per the officially made available data, about 65% of the UAE&#8217;s university students were females, but their participation in the country&#8217;s workforce was only around 15%.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This might be about to change however, if the recent trends from media and various government resources had to be believed in. With a booming economy and increased job opportunities, the UAE government was trying out its best to empower their women with higher education and job placements. This has given rise to a sudden influx of the local women applying for jobs in various professions. One could see as a result, many young and confident Arab ladies taking up responsibilities on various fronts in the UAE today. From being radiologists to TV presenters or managing online ventures, the UAE&#8217;s women are moving forward in all spheres gradually.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Like any other region of the Middle East, it&#8217;s deemed highly inappropriate for the UAE’s women to speak up with strangers in public. All government owned universities have been made single-sex for this reason. With a bullish economy and a large expatriate workforce in their own backyard however, people are now trying to come out of their orthodox mindset. This has now allowed for the women to work with their male colleagues in places like Dubai. The local media proudly keeps on displaying the achievements of lady police officers, medicos, businesswomen and other similar working women.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Take the case of Fatma Mohamed Haj (21) for example, who had to face a stiff resistance from her family when she decided to be a radiologist. Her profession would have asked for touching male strangers and working late at nights. She won her argument by negotiating tactfully though, and is headed to get her first job very soon. Similarly, Nariman al-Rostamani (19), used to face taunting men in public, but it only grew her into confidence, and made her task as a TV presenter more interesting. There are many young women who still can&#8217;t argue their cases with their families and therefore, may never get to have a public profile ever. However, the few like Fatma and Nariman are enough for creating a stir in the UAE&#8217;s life and pushing forward with the empowerment agenda.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Amna Mazam is a student counselor who teaches working women about negotiating skills. It comes handy in getting family&#8217;s nod for job placements. She confirms about the difficulties faced by the working women in the UAE, however feels positive about tomorrow at the same time. While many males do still not like the idea of working wives, there are some who might be willing to move ahead with time. An IT student, Fahad Qahtani (25), believes working wives can be a good idea for husbands as they won’t annoy by chattering about domestic issues. Jokes apart, Fahad&#8217;s opinion does indicate about the changing times in the UAE, and the future ahead for its aspiring women.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Pankaj Mohan is an India based freelance writer, who often writes on behalf of DubaiFurnishedApartments.com. Please visit this site to know more about apartments and hotels in Dubai, and the advantage of living privately as compared to that in Dubai hotels.</p>
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