North Africa/Middle East Project by Esteban Prado https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4 Country: United Arab Emirates en-us 2018-03-07 17:09:43 UTC 2024-11-21 07:38:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Arabic ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/239287170 Gall, Timothy L., and Derek M. Gleason, editors. Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations. 13th ed., vol. 4: Asia & Oceania, Gale, 2012. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/pub/5WXP/GVRL?u=j079901103&sid=GVRL. Accessed 7 Mar. 2018.]]> 2018-03-07 17:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/239287170 Music ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244318620 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZf5Ti_xVf0]]> 2018-03-21 00:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244318620 Dance ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244318972 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHC13TGEKwU]]> 2018-03-21 00:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244318972 Why is it appealing ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244743997 Its appealing mostly for the reason that the music/dances is in the main language Arabic.]]> 2018-03-21 20:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244743997 National Day ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244747002 Its celebrated on December 2 in UAE .Its celebrates the union of the seven emirates.]]> 2018-03-21 20:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244747002 Muslim ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244749433 2018-03-21 20:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244749433 Typical foods ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244796345 Some very popular dishes are Stuffed Camel, Al Harees, Shawarma, and Al Machboos]]> 2018-03-22 00:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244796345 Recipe for Shawarma ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244797022 http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-shawarma . A website I found that had a good description on how to make a very common/popular UAE food.]]> 2018-03-22 00:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244797022 Government ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244798667 The UAE is a  federation of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, ‘Ajman, Ra's al-Khaimah, Umm al-Qai-wain, and Fujairah. Each emirate has a separate ruler who oversees the local government. In the UAE the council has 20 voted and appointed members. The 7 emirs which represent each of the emirates form the Supreme Council of Rulers.They hold the task of electing the president. As well  monitor the national budget, ratifies federal laws, and formulates UAE policies. They have a monarchy government and they are in no political conflict]]> 2018-03-22 00:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/244798667 Women clothing ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245233852 Most commonly clothes are jilbab, hijab, and abaya.]]> 2018-03-22 20:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245233852 Men clothing ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245233928 Usually wear thobes, kanduras, and guthras.]]> 2018-03-22 20:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245233928 Children clothing ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245233989 Most boys wear the same as men the thobe.]]> 2018-03-22 20:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245233989 Ingredients for Shawarma ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245286360 Chicken: 
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 16 (3-inch) strips
 Sauce:
1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt (such as Fage)
2 tablespoons tahini
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
 Remaining ingredients:
 Cooking spray
4 (6-inch) pitas
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
8 (1/4-inch-thick) tomato slices
]]> 2018-03-23 00:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245286360 Money spend ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245763744 The UAE has a mixed economy, with most assets owned by the government , but considerable scope is given to private enterprise. The government spends money on their citizens shown by its literacy rate being 95 percent. In 1975 men percent was 54 while women was 31 percent which is a big jump to 95 percent combined. In 2015 UAE life expectancy was 77.54 compared to U.S which was 78.74. Healthcare is very common to find in UAE. This shows the government spends money on their people.The GDP in 2016 was 348.7 billion which makes it the second largest in the Arab world. Their most popular commodity is oil, which made this country very wealthy.]]> 2018-03-24 20:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245763744 Everyday Arabic Traditions ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245853698 Most of the UAE population is Arabic which is the reason I put my focus on Arabic customs and traditions.
  • Istead of saying no they usually say “As God wills it”.
  • It is best to say “Yes”.
  • Never openly refuse a friend request.
]]> 2018-03-25 17:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245853698 Arabic customs ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245854234
  • Males head of the Arab family
  • Offensive to step or lean away
  • During business to shake hand but not to firmly
  • Admitting I don’t know is distasteful 
    • ]]>     2018-03-25 17:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245854234     Art ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245856677 This art piece shows how women and children still wear the same to this day. It also shows how much it has changed. The place they are is in a brick/stone wall. But today it would probably be some luxurious building they build from all that oil.]]> 2018-03-25 17:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245856677 Khattaf Rafai ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245857635 This story has helped many parents with learning the importance of safety of their child. It helped parents Keep their children away from trouble of being kidnapped. ]]> 2018-03-25 18:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245857635 Family life ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245879053 Family life is almost the same for everyone in UAE men go to work to take care of the family while the mother stays and takes care and raises their children. Most people live in Dubai with a population of 2,262,309 recorded in 1997. The most common jobs are sales, information technology, marketing, and engineering. I found this on this website.]]> 2018-03-25 20:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245879053 View on children ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245879123 Children are a family greatest asset.Births are celebrated, particularly those of boys. Boys and girls are treated very differently. Boys are given great affection and pampered by their mothers. Girls also get affection but they are weaned much earlier and not pampered. Boys are taught to respect and obey males often harshly. Children are often given adult responsibilities and sex socialization early in life. Boys work in the field while girls help their mother cook and care for their other siblings. Marriages are arranged by their parents. Girls marry b/w ages 14-19 while boys are usually a little bit older.]]> 2018-03-25 20:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245879123 Family roles ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245879138 Men the head of the family are responsible for matters outside and for supporting the family.The mother is to nurture the family. The mother is responsible to raise their children according to culture and tradition. Grandparents provide guidance on all matters.]]> 2018-03-25 20:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245879138 Social class ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245879157 The social class is based on money. Which means is possible to go up and down the social class system. I couldn’t find a picture that shows this]]> 2018-03-25 20:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245879157 Religion ep200970 https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245885269 The dominant religion is Muslim. The holy book is called the Quran. It is monotheistic because it believes in only one god. Architecture to them reinforced concept of unity, impermanence, and beauty.]]> 2018-03-25 21:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ep200970/1sta2mcecuo4/wish/245885269