10AA Social Studies by UNA MC GRATH https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism en-us 2016-10-21 14:25:53 UTC 2025-12-01 11:56:05 UTC hello@padlet.com Task: Use your devices, and in pairs, investigate both TRAFFIC and ENVIRONMENTAL laws that have been passed in the UAE. mcgrathu https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132381157
  • Who do they impact? 
  • Why were they written / altered? 
  • Are there any important statistics available that support their impact on citizens? 
    Compare them to similar laws in one other country-are they more or less effective in the UAE? 

    • ]]>     2016-10-21 15:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132381157     DRIVING LAWS IN THE UAE https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525345 The legal minimum age to drive in the UAE is 18 years of age and you also must have a full license from the UAE or from a approved country. You must also make sure that you have a full insurance covering the car and to have the papers for the car. vehicles are forced to stay on the right side of the road at all times. You must stop at red lights and go at green lights. If you pass a red light the fine can be up to 30,000 AED. Speed limits are on the side of the road and the maximum speed you can go on the motor way is 120 KM/H and the minimum speed is 60 KM/H. The UAE works on a 'black point' system were each offense is worth a amount of tickets. Receiving 24 black tickets causes the person license to be confiscated. In case of an accident no matter how minor, you must report it to the police and they must come and tell you what to do then.

    -Hamaad Mahmud]]>     2016-10-23 07:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525345     By: Vanja, Liana  https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525386 rules and regulations 

    Vehicles are driven on the right side of the road in Dubai.

    While driving with children, it is prohibited for those younger than 13 years old to sit in the passenger seat, while children between the ages of 4 and 8 are required to sit on a booster seat. Seatbelts must be worn at all times and drivers must use handsfree sets if talking on their mobile phone.

    New traffic signs have been introduced for tram safety and penalties have been introduced for running red lights at tram junctions (a fine as much as AED 30,000). Driving schools are offering ‘Tram Theory’ classes in the hope that the new regulations will be followed and that the roads become a safer, and as a result of the tram, less polluted.

    It is imperative that all cars are roadworthy, insured and registered. For cars over two years old, a road-worthiness test is required annually. If wishing to drive a private car in Dubai, having a temporary or permanent license is necessary.






    ]]>     2016-10-23 07:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525386     Who does the Laws Impact? anugopalmadhav https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525388 The laws directly impact the expats in the UAE as they are the majority of the population however they also impact the citizens of the UAE but slightly less as they are a minority in the country. Therefore the UAE Laws affects everyone as we all live in the UAE. 

    By: Madhav]]>     2016-10-23 07:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525388     Who do they impact? +Angelllllllllllllllooooo watson4cccp https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525390 The laws impact everyone. They make sure that everyone is safe and equal. They impact companies, private individuals. The laws govern the society and make sure the society runs smoothly.

    ]]>     2016-10-23 07:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525390     by: Hibah, Ghassan, Sumayyah 10A https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525408 In 2015 road accidents in the UAE are decreasing 
    To drive legally, you must be 18 years or older and be in full possession of a valid international driving license, a UAE license or a licence from an approved country. 
    You need to drive on the right side.
    While driving with children, it is prohibited for those younger than 13 years old to sit in the passenger seat, while children between the ages of 4 and 8 are required to sit on a booster seat. Seatbelts must be worn at all times and drivers must use handsfree sets if talking on their mobile phone.
    Driving licenses have a ‘black point’ system in Dubai. Points can be given along with fines for a whole manner of traffic offences, most notably however is speeding. If 24 points are gained in one year then the driving license will be revoked for at least three months. It is possible to undertake driving courses in order to reduce points, although this is only at the discretion of the police.   
    Driving whilst under the influence of alcohol incurs the greatest number of points (24) and penalties: your car will be confiscated and court proceedings will take place. If any alcohol has been consumed then taking a taxi or similar is advisable. 
    https://www.justlanded.com/english/Dubai/Dubai-Guide/Travel-Leisure/Driving-rules-and-regulations

    ]]>     2016-10-23 07:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525408     By: Aaliyah and Laiba aaliyah_qadir https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525413 Article (1)
    Individuals, companies, establishment and the public and private sectors
    shall be banned from production, manufacture, formulation circulation,
    import and use any of the following varieties of pesticides shown below
    in the lists numbers (1, 3, 5) and attached to this decision.
    - Pursuant to the Federal Law No. (1) for the year 1972 on the functions of
    the ministries and the powers of the ministers and the laws issued In
    amendment thereto,
    - And the Federal Law no. (3) for the year 1987 on the issuance of punitive
    law and the laws issued in amendment thereto,
    - And the Federal Law No. (5) for the year 1979 on the agricultural
    quarantine and the laws issued in amendment thereto,

    The impact of this law revolves around the environmental practices that different groups and administrative establishments or companies can make. It limits different occurrences that can negatively affect the environment and increase the rate of global warming. A main part of this law is preventing the access use of natural resources, and emission of harmful gasses into the atmosphere. It regulates this by not allowing the production of the gases through any form of production without a valid license approved by the board of the U.A.E - the Minister of Climate change and the environment as well as the Minister of Energy-. In order to obtain a valid license; it is required that a full mission statement of the reason for the production of gasses is given to be looked over by the particular parts of the U.A.E's cabinet.

    The main goal when the writing of this law took place; was to avoid the access emission of gasses that are both harmful to the environment and health of the U.A.E's citizens or residents. It has yet to be altered, due to the success in the regulation, and the decreased amount of gas emission that occur.

    The mission report on this law has yet to be released due tot he infrastructure changes occurring through the government and the new "sights' that are being aimed for the U.A.E's development. The average life expectancy rate has increased by 2% due to these changes and many others. As well as the decrease in disease

    References:
    - https://www.uaeinteract.com/uaeint_misc/pdf/perspectives/14.pdf
    - http://pressroom.insinkerator.ae/cms2/files/General%20PDFs/ISE_Environmental_Responsibility_Article_Revised_-_UAE.pdf

    ]]>     2016-10-23 07:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525413     Who does the laws impact https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525434 It impacts on us all. It try to make us equal and to help every one to get a job. They impact the people's work so it can make it easier. It also stops people to do bad things. By: Juhani]]> 2016-10-23 07:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525434 Property Laws In The UAE https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525469 Dubai is updating its Real Estate laws to prevent another property bubble and create a clear legal framework to regulate transactions between developers and investors. Not only will the law spell out the duties and duty of both developers and investors.

    Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued a law altering registration fees for property transactions on warehouses. He issued in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, law No.2 for 2013 amending law No.7 of 1997 regarding property registration fees.

    http://www.propertylawdubai.com/

    ]]>     2016-10-23 07:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525469     Khushi https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525593 The laws affect everyone. Mainly drivers and cleaners]]> 2016-10-23 08:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525593 Traffic Laws in UAE anugopalmadhav https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525616 By Madhav ]]> 2016-10-23 08:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525616 Who Do UAE Laws Impact? https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525643 -       Laws apply to all staff and employees working in the UAE whether or not they are nationals or expats. 
    -       Laws are enforced by the Ministry.
    -       Some people are exempted;  
    -      Staff and workers employed by the government or departments of the governments
    -      Anybody working with the armed forces, police and security units
    -      Domestic staff
    -      Agricultural staff 

    By Aman & Clara

    ]]>     2016-10-23 08:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525643     Khushi https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525658 Laws effect everyone really. They mainly center around drivers and cleaners. They center a lot around the RTA.]]> 2016-10-23 08:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525658 By providing rules and regulations for our citizens of the UAE, by stating what all we can and cannot do, laws play a big part in defining the cultural expectations of a society, especially within Dubai. Through the implication of basic and essentials rules and regulations, they protects our own personal rights, limits corruption, and handles civil and criminal infractions.  -Natahsha https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525679 2016-10-23 08:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525679 https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525696

    ]]>     2016-10-23 08:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525696     https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525701  ]]> 2016-10-23 08:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525701 Guysss https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525713 2016-10-23 08:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525713 Traffic Laws for the roads anugopalmadhav https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525715 By : Madhav]]> 2016-10-23 08:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525715 Hhhdhdhfjdbfjrjr ayushdida https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525722 Angelo matloob + Angelo matloob

    ]]>     2016-10-23 08:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525722     by:anthony https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525723 who does it effect

    the law affects the citizens and it controls the people from doing bad things that could harm anybody it actually helps people in many ways such as giving them a job which can later help them to become successful in life, it also contributes to the environment as littering is a law

    ]]>     2016-10-23 08:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525723     By: Muhannad Khan  https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525787 Who do they impact?
    The laws impact everyone. It makes everyone secure and gives equality. They impact things like companies and makes everything smooth]]>     2016-10-23 08:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525787     knifesimulator https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525799 The laws are for everyone. If You committed any crime, then you committed a crime]]> 2016-10-23 08:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/132525799 The Impact of Disabilities in the UAE anugopalmadhav https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068689 The UAE is changing to accommodate all and every type of person in the UAE. This is amazing because people who are different are being able to travel and live in an amazing city like Dubai. Due to the new laws disabled people have better access and more travel opportunities in the UAE so it is a great achievement for the UAE.]]> 2016-10-30 07:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068689 Muhannad Khan 10AA https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068692 i learned that Sheikh Muhammad has approved the law of helping people in UAE with special needs and provide health care and other sorts

    ]]>     2016-10-30 07:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068692     Learning Disabilities: aaliyah_qadir https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068693
    A learning disability can be a genetic cause, birth defect, cause of an accident and can also be the cause of late development. There is nothing to control it and most countries are able to cater to different special needs requirements. In Dubai Special Needs children can come through disabilities such as dyslexia and being blind or deaf. 

    Recently in the U.A.E  Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai has approved a new law to be passed regarding people with special needs and learning disabilities. This law focuses on protecting the rights of those with special needs. However Dubai itself as a city, does not have many features that helps those with disabilities. In comparison to countries such as the U.S or Canada, Dubai has some major improvements that can be made easily throughout hard work. 

    Dubai has already passed a fine over parking in a disabled parking spot without a proper reason. This shows a small step towards creating a fairer environment and surrounding for those that are disabled. In addition, Dubai can set up more schools such as the Dubai Autism Centre and Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs that already exists in Dubai. The more of these centers, the more help students can get especially since the availability of them would increase. 

    Another improvement can be with ramps on building and easy access through building with underground or hard to access parking. As well as the improvement with pedestrian walks and there locations. 

    References:

    personal opinion and general knowledge ]]>     2016-10-30 07:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068693     Aman & Clara https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068695 We think that there should be more advanced services for people who have special needs.
    It is very kind of the government to have passed laws to help the people with special needs but the laws should've been passed earlier back when the UAE had started or a but later. 
    Some schools have services for the special needs students but all schools in the UAE should have these services. 
    There should be more educated specialists to help aid these special needs people. ]]>     2016-10-30 07:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068695     My opinion watson4cccp https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068696 Everyone should have equal rights and the laws need make sure everyone has equal rights.]]> 2016-10-30 07:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068696 https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068715 The Shiekh approved all the disbality laws for people with physical or mental disabilities.]]> 2016-10-30 07:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068715 By Hibah, Vanja, Mazen and Liana https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068732 In the UAE, Federal Law number 29 of 2006 mentions the laws concerning people with disabilities/special needs. The articles in this law include:
    Article (2)
    A person's special needs shall not be a reason to deprive him/her of their rights and services especially in welfare as well as social, economic, health, educational, professional, cultural and leisure services.

    Article (3)
    The UAE guarantees people with special needs the equality between them and people without special needs and non-discrimination because of special needs in all legislations as well as economic and social development programmes and policies.

    Article (7)
    The UAE guarantees people with special needs their right to expression and opinion using Braille, sign language and other means of communication, as well as the right to request, receive and communicate information on an equal footing with others.
    ]]>     2016-10-30 07:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068732     laiba and sophia and sumayyah and shoug and natasha  https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068757
    i have learnt how much the government and ministry of education is taking the education of disabled children more importantly and making it they're first priority to get extraordinary education. they are putting more effort into ensuring everyone gets they're primary education and help in they're physical and educational needs, unlike before. ]]>     2016-10-30 07:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068757     LOL DIS LAWS showerincash https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068759 The regulation brings together cooperation among all concerned authorities in Dubai to provide health care services, therapeutic services, habitation and rehabilitation for people with disabilities, in addition to providing educational opportunities that are equal to those provided to their peers, the state news agency, Wam, reported.

    The law stipulates providing full public services to people with special needs, including the use of roads, public transport, police and judicial services to ensure their integration within the community.

    The law aims to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy all their rights, enhance their respect, preserve their dignity and protect them from all forms of discrimination or abuse , negligence or exploitation. It is effective from the date of its publication in the official Gazette.


    http://www.thenational.ae/uae/government/dubai-passes-new-law-protecting-rights-of-those-with-special-needs
    ]]>     2016-10-30 07:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068759     EQUAL ACCESS UNDER THE LAW https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068760 2016-10-30 07:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068760 By Anthony haddad https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068779 I feel that Dubai has an ok amount of security for the people with disabilities but it's good that they are improving and developing more ways to give the people with disabilities their rights that they diserve ]]> 2016-10-30 07:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068779 BY JUHANI  watson4cccp https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068880 My opinion
    everyone should be equal to everybody no matter the disability
     ]]>     2016-10-30 07:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgrathu/10AAeism/wish/134068880