https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE en-us 2018-10-26 11:49:42 UTC 2018-11-01 01:40:01 UTC hello@padlet.com dasmith91 https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297341925 Arabic is the official language, but there are different dialects. English is used in business and communications.]]> 2018-10-26 12:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297341925 dasmith91 https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297344137 The country's official religion is Islam. Their laws are based off of their religion. Many other religions are practiced in the UAE as well including Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, etc. There aren't any conflicts between the religions.]]> 2018-10-26 12:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297344137 dasmith91 https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297348727 The left hand is used for personal care like using the bathroom and the right hand is used for eating, shaking hands, etc. When pointing, you have to use the whole hand and not one finger. Also, it's disrespectful to point your foot/shoe at someone. Showing affection to a loved one in public is not allowed and you can't walk in front of someone who is praying. Respecting elders is very common in the UAE.]]> 2018-10-26 12:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297348727 dasmith91 https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297349078 When men greet each other they either shake hands, touch noses, or kiss each others cheeks. Women also kiss each others cheeks if they're greeting another woman that they are close to; otherwise they shake hands. When a man and woman greet each other, they just talk unless the woman wants to shake hands. People who are close to each other use first names and on the business level, titles are used instead of first names.]]> 2018-10-26 12:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297349078 dasmith91 https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297349104 Emiratis aren't allowed to show much skin in public. Children wear western and traditional clothing, but are expected to wear more traditional clothing as they get older. Women wear 'abaya which is a black robe that covers their dresses. They also wear hijabs which are head covers. Men wear a white robe that has three different names (dishdasha, kandurah, or thobe). They also wear a ghutra which is a head covering that is tied with a aqal which is a black headband that is like a rope.]]> 2018-10-26 12:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297349104 dasmith91 https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297963570 Rice, vegetables, and fruits are eaten daily. Seafood is also very common year round. Coffee, tea, and herbal drinks are the most common drinks. A popular dish is majbous which is rice with chicken, beef, or fish and a special sauce. ]]> 2018-10-29 12:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297963570 dasmith91 https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297972321 Hussain Al Jassmi is a popular singer from the United Arab Emirates. This is his most popular song.]]> 2018-10-29 12:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297972321 dasmith91 https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297972402 A very popular city to visit is Dubai.]]> 2018-10-29 12:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/297972402 dasmith91 https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/298641861 The most popular sport that men play is soccer. They also like falconry and fishing. Girls play basketball, swim, and run, but in school. Camel racing is a popular sport that Emiratis watch. People like to watch movies and listen to music (mostly Arabic and KPop). People also like to take family vacations at least twice a year.]]> 2018-10-30 17:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/298641861 dasmith91 https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/298642244 Some popular traditional arts that still take place today are wool weaving, pottery, embroidery, calligraphy, metalworking, and more. When it comes to speaking, people in the UAE like folktales, poetry, reciting the Qur'an and proverbs. Popular instruments are the ‘oud (lute), tamboura (a harp), nayy (flute), and a rababa (fiddle). One popular dance is the ayyalah which acts out a scene in a battle. ]]> 2018-10-30 17:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/298642244 dasmith91 https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/299191998 Ellie Holman was arrested and detained with her daughter in Dubai for drinking wine on her flight. Days later she was released.]]> 2018-10-31 21:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/299191998 dasmith91 https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/299219116 2018-11-01 01:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dasmith91/UAE/wish/299219116