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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) gained independence in 1971 through the unity of several sheikhdoms. This unification was initially more of a formality, undertaken to ensure the political independence and recognition of the state. However, once the UAE’s federal structure became a reality, the state needed to increase loyalty to
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) proposes “peaceful” religious discourse by supporting religious scholars such as Hamza Yusuf and Abdallah bin Bayyah and institutions such as the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies and the Emirates Fatwa Council. The UAE has attempted to present itself as promoting a moderate form
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The Turkish-Saudi relations have gain momentum with the AK Party coming to power in Türkiye in 2002. However, with the outbreak of uprisings in many Arab countries in 2011 both countries concentrated in two different rival regional camps. In 2018, the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Consulate
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The peaceful protests started in Tunisia in 2010 soon affected many Arab countries. When the protests first started, it was expected that the civilian population would receive the support of the West in their revolt against the dictatorships. However, Western states, including the UK, have not consistently maintained a pro-protest
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Area Studies is in crisis, but research on Area Studies also demonstrates the relevance of and need for Area Studies through case studies in different world regions. However, there is a dearth of research on the imperatives of Gulf Area Studies in the Gulf region, which provides the rationale for
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The Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a change in weekend days. From January 2022, the Sunday-Thursday weekdays applied in most Arab countries changed to Monday-Friday in the UAE, though Friday remained a half-day holiday. The increase in the holiday period by extending it to two-and-a-half
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The economy of Dubai is remarkable in that it has moved away from an oil-based to one in which 95% of its income is derived from non-oil sectors. This diversification has been possible thanks to the real estate, tourism, and transportation sectors, which in turn, have transformed the emirate into
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Former Vice-President Joe Biden won the bid for the 46th Presidency of the United States, if Trump’s objection did not change the outcome. Although the election was in the US, its reflection is global. Many countries, especially the EU countries, were bidding for Biden, while leaders who have personal connections
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Discussions of the UAE population often miss how globalization has contributed to the formation of the Emirati national identity. The significant role of foreign residents in demarcating social boundaries and political status has become a key element in strengthening a sense of national identity.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sought to establish a national identity among its nationals since its inception in 1971. Contrary to the pessimism in its first few years, the UAE was able to create a national identity among its nationals despite their initially differing loyalties. The UAE has now