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Project Proposal: The Risk of Starting a Small Business by an Emarati's Women By Taking a Loan from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

Introduction

Over the years, various steps have always been taken to ensure that the Emirati women are then able to be empowered. This has included through the various issues such as the increase in their involvement in the workforce and further the setting aside of certain positions within the society that need to be filled with women. All these steps have been taken to empower women. Even though these measures may be deemed to be similar to many ...

Abstract

The birth of art had served humanity in a variety of purposes. And this purpose has changed throughout the course of human history. Humans use art to showcase their religious belief, to express emotions, to depict the beauty of an individual or a particular landscape, to record a significant event and for propaganda. Moreover, the way humans perceive art are constantly changing. Cultural art arises from the need to express emotions and the different aspects of cultures. On the other hand, modern-day contemporary art is inclined to make use of various objects and to combine genres which make the ...

The Flanuer

In order to understand what the flanuer culture encompassed one first needs to understand what flanuer is. According to Charles Baudelaire, the flanuer is a man who is so enthralled by the urban society/world that the external overpowers the internal, so fascinated with the on goings of others that he temporarily forgets his own self. The flanuer removes him form the on goings of thaw world as he/she strands astride the worlds hearts. There are two schools of thought with regards to the description of the flanuer culture. The first school of thought associates the flanuer culture with a ...

Today, technology showcases its exertive existence than ever. Televisions, laptops, desktops, tablets and laptops are the products of this technological era with their use being notable to many across the globe. However, its embracement has raised arguable disputes among different scholars with both negatives and positives getting attached to their use. Children are perceived to be vulnerable and on the benefiting side of the use of media such as the computers. Is the television usage on the collision course or constructive to the lives of the users? This paper explores the use of the television and its implications to ...

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Introduction Dancing is an integral part of human culture. Its importance is not only defined by its entertaining quality, but because dancing has also served as a form of human communication and expression. Dancing is a universal expression, which can be observed in almost every culture around the globe. And just like the oral language, there are dances that are unique to a particular culture as it reveals a particular purpose or way of life. The increasing contact between different cultures, however, has made certain cultural traditions such as dances to become transferred or adopted by another ...

Abstract

Jade has been an important part of Chinese culture since Ancient times, when it was used to make various weapons and tools. The reason for this is because it is believed to have positive powers. Some of the attributes attributed to jade are purity, gentlemanliness, the ability to send one’s soul on a positive journey and to prevent misfortune from befalling a person. This is why jade was used in burial rituals, sacrifices and other religious ceremonies. Nevertheless, despite the importance of jade to the Chinese culture for many centuries only the very wealthy were permitted to own ...

The African Americans amount to about 13 percent of the total United States’ population and they are believed to have originated from the African continent as a result of slavery trade. They have made a significant contribution towards the growth and development of the United States culture through their unique cultural practices, norms, values, and the language (Thompson, 2015). As an international student from China, I have found the culture of the African Americans quite different from our culture in many dimensions. I have been able to learn the details of their culture after attending the African American dancing ...

The world’s Colombian exposition held in Chicago knocked at the right time in the American city of the century as was popularly known to many Americans. As with any international gathering, such events are associated with subsequent economic boom due to the flow of capital in that economy. The millions of visitors needed accommodation, food and entertainment throughout the fair and this was the most opportune time for the shaky American economy which was full of uncertainty and power struggle which could rekindle another era of civil war. The exposition provided a definitive moment for the Americans. It ...

Essay for Business School

The urge to excel in life and perform exemplary acts has led people to tread paths that were arduous but filled with learning and wisdom. I am no different since I have always managed to tread difficult paths in the face of insurmountable obstacles and always managed to achieve unbridled success in such attempts. At present, my aim would be to gain entry into EBS for a variety of reasons. EBS school is a world renowned business school that is known for its Executive MBA program. This program is a top notch program that is combined with the Durham ...

Abstract

London is the only city in the world to host modern Olympics three times. 2012 London Olympics is considered to be the most successful Olympics ever in terms of management, economic success, and environmental stewardship. However, other cities in the UK are catching up. One of the major problems London may face while bidding for a game is from Londoners who may not be willing to host another Olympics game in quick succession as this will disrupt daily life and negatively impact the Londoners. However, in almost all other aspects, London is better positioned than its competitors, such as ...

The Company

Ancestry unique selling proposition as a company is to provide family history and DNA testing facility for prospective consumers to primarily tie up the relationship found in the family tree in lieu with the genetics and health history that helps consumers to gain a new level of understanding about their family history. The company is a leader in the family history market and is considered the pioneers when it comes to the online research of family history; the belief system at the launch of the company in 1983 was to connect with people who wants to know their family ...

Retail is one of the most dynamic and long standing business that has been part and parcel of every culture for centuries, the tradition of trading has developed and evolved with time, and constantly moving forward to this ear the trends are changing very dynamically and the challenge for big retail stores such as Home Depot and Lowes is to constantly connect with the trends and strategize to connect with the consumers. The requirements of retail are complex and with globalization and the success of digital media and a set of highly informed consumer base it is imperative for ...

This paper will compare two local restaurants in San Diego, California that specialize in the Mexican food industry that is native to Southern California due to the proximity to Mexico. The restaurants chosen will be El Indio and Old Town Mexican Café. The reason that these two restaurants have been chosen is that they are known as San Diego’s best restaurants for Mexican food that are publicized to many tourists visiting the area. Additionally, these restaurants have been chosen because strategically they were in the same position of turning a landmark restaurant into an establishment that was going ...

INTRODUCTION

World exploration and explorers are always hailed in history books and classes as significant events and people because they have opened doors to new eras of trade, knowledge and information, technology and cultural consolidation. The names Christopher Columbus, Vasco de Gama and Ferdinand Magellan are some of the greatest names in exploration. Countries that have often been associated with historical explorations are Spain, Portugal, Great Britain – in other words, Western countries. A closer scrutiny, however, of historical explorations showed that ancient China conducted explorations and voyages even before these Western countries did in the 15th century. The voyages occurred ...

Cultural appropriation has been subject to debate in the American music industry for several years. While it remains debatable as to whether there is a need for serious actions to be taken to provide justice to the members of the original cultures when it is evident there is an incident of misappropriation, how such cultural appropriation occurs still elicits debate. It is critical to understand that certain actions of the singers can be considered culturally offensive while others can be accommodated despite the cultural debate it brings. It is thus important that artists show appreciation to another culture by ...

In 1985, the Dire Straits sang about their desire to be on MTV, watching the channel from a working class person’s point of view. MTV has dominated society and promoted countless number of bands over time, creating the rock star generation and pushing the music business toward commercial success. Music television is a prominent part of modern society, as every hit song has an accompanying music video, and these videos are becoming more and more productive. Before music videos were such an important part of society, television was at the forefront of creating a movement to put musicians ...

Introduction

An elite athlete development system refers to a process whereby a significant period of time is taken to nurture young talents so that they can develop into elite athletes in their respective sporting activities. These games range from football, athletics, swimming, tennis, basketball, and much more. The process mainly focuses on the continual improvement of skills and understanding of the game. All the coaches in this process are ultimately improving and preparing players so that they can move to the next stage of development. Who will be the next Lionel Messi, Tiger Woods or even Venus Williams? With the ...

Pedro Almodóvar is considered to be one of the most provocative directors of modern Spanish cinema. His style is complex, and tend to be a break from the conventional concepts and norms associated with filmmaking. According to Mikaila Weaver, every film that Almodóvar directs highlights issues of sexuality and gender, and "creates an arena for the negotiation of these culturally constructed labels and categories" (4). One of the key elements associated with Almodóvar films is that of formalism. Formalism is a specific type of film study theory that involves heavy editing or the ways in which ...

There is little doubt that the internet has changed much of how the world functions. The term “Post-Internet” was coined to describe an idea that how society interacts with both arts and criticism has changed significantly since the internet has been adopted so widely. Keep in mind the word “post” is not meant to mean after, but rather about. The term came from a discussion by Artie Vierkant, Marisa Olson, and Gene McHugh about the internet and art. Although the term has been accepted, the movement behind the term is not fully defined. It assumes the center of network ...

Executive Summary

The proposed environmental communication plan addresses current and future environmental initiatives in Whistler, BC. It is suggested that a range of communication tools can effectively inform Whistler destination stakeholders about current and upcoming efforts to promote growth and innovation for the environment. The visitors are local and non-local, and the tools address the needs of all as well as convey a positive image of Whistler to prospective visitors. The communication plan comprises the following tools and their implementation and dissemination: website for green visitors, video on past and future vision for sustainability, Facebook profile and group for participation by ...

A NIELSEN REPORT

KT Drinks, a UK based spirits manufacturer, is planning to launch a premium golden rum in the UK market in the last quarter of 2016. To promote the product and before the launch, KT drinks wants to partner with a soft drink manufacturer for its campaign. A prospective partner is Roundhouse Ginger Beer. The benefits envisioned for a partnership campaign are as follows:

Campaign will receive joint funding from the soft drink manufacturer

A joint campaign would help differentiate this golden rum from competitor products and therefore catch attention of the consumer; they will be willing to try the product Rum and ginger beer is a well known and ...

Analysis of Website – apple.com

www.apple.com - Assessment The website I shoes is apple.com. It is for the company Apple Inc. which is a multinational American technology company. It sells consumers electronics, computers, software and services. I will assess the website on various parameters as follows: Accessibility: I tried opening the website in four different browsers; internet explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Apple Safari. Even though it works with all the browsers, the best experience is with Safari. The navigational buttons on the home page are well placed however the user has to click on each of them to see the subcategories. There ...

Executive Summary

Starbucks is rated as one of the world’s most valuable brands, with global sales exceeding a whopping $17.01 Billion, the company engages in the manufacture and sales of coffee and tea, and operates in multiple segments, globally, that includes, Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa; China/Asia Pacific; Channel Development; and Other. The target markets of Starbuck are Adults, Young Adults and Kids and Teens, with a focus on both genders, i.e. male and female. The competitive advantage that Starbucks have against the competition is the status symbol and also the experience that the brand is selling and this ...

Introduction

Aveeno is a globally recognized brand in the skin and hair care products, based in the USA, the company was launched in 1945, and since then the brand has been unlocking and discovering nature’s powers to provide products that nurture and transforms the skin from health and beauty perspective (About Aveeno, 2016). The mission of the company is to use the most effective natural ingredients in the products that create a relationship based on trust with the community and also health professionals vouching for Aveeno’s product’s effectiveness. The most impressive aspect of Aveeno is their regard ...

Dance is an art that allows people to express their feelings through body movements. It is also an art that is used to entertain as well as bring people of different cultures together. Dances have also been used as a historical tool to identify people from different ethnic background, age groups and different social setting in addition to being utilized as a tool for harmonizing different people in a social event. People brought together through dancing are able to learn different cultures, thus learning how to respect and appreciate cultural and social diversity. It is common to see people ...

Brian DePalma’s 1983 film Scarface is one of the most well-known drug and crime films in the history of popular culture. Everyone knows Tony Montana’s famous line, “say hello to my little friend” (DePalma, Scarface), regardless of whether they have even seen the film or not. However, what many people do not realize about the film are the many racial undertones and stereotypes that occur within the layers of context. The film is based around the conflict between Cubans and Americans, beginning with the importation of Cuban refugees to the United States to the escalation of the ...

The Public Relations (PR) is a practice that helps the organization in connecting with the stakeholders and the general public, this effort is planned to establish and preserve a strong working relationship with regards to the organizational practices and also create or maintain the image depending on the need of the PR activity. Communication is the key in any environment, be it personal or professional, and PR as a tool is a vital element in creating trust by effective communication, any lacking in communication may lead to consequences that impacts heavily on the image and also the running of ...

Personal Marketing Plan

In this age of globalization, the competition amid products and services is intense and dynamic, and the impact has also been felt on the job market, in view of the fact that, the saturation in jobs is immense and with so many candidates the market to get the one coveted position, it is imperative for candidates to make a personal marketing plan to promote their professional and personal attributes in a manner that makes them stand out amongst the crowd.

As a student of ABC University, enrolled in the business management department with majors in Marketing Management, the need ...

Introduction

The art world recognizes timeless works of art that immortalized the famous great masters of all time such as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and among others. However, in a world of art dominated by men, few women made their mark until the modern arts movement paved the way for the emergence of women in art. The discussion will critique an exhibit featuring the works of female artists in the National Museum of Women in the Arts entitled “Salon Style”. In addition, the discussion will also determine the objectives behind the exhibition including identification of the issues revolving around the ...

Accounting refers to the activities of recording, summarizing, maintaining and publishing financial statements for public, etc. These activities play a vital role not only for internal users of the information but also for the external users who might raise issues and concerns to the work being carried out. It is essential for the investors to get the correct picture of the business before taking the risk of investing in the venture. The ethical practice also enhances the performances and procedures of the organization. Ethics relate to segregating what is good or bad for the consideration of the moral duties ...

Overweight children and adults have to face several challenges in their daily lives as their physical appearance is not accepted by the society and their peers. They tend to be ridiculed and embarrassed through the negative stereotypes. The negative stereotypes developed through fat shaming, weight bias and a healthy body promoting society have several negative effects on obese people. These effects are witnessed in different social settings and daily life experiences of obese individuals. The obesity stereotypes are a mere reflection of the society and its epidemical thinking towards obesity, but the negative impact of these stereotypes is witnessed ...

Urban planning is a technical and political process that takes into consideration man’s environs and surroundings. This field of study is focused on the use of land, public welfare, urban environment which includes air, water, and all kinds of infrastructure passing in and out of urban areas such as transportation networks, communication and distribution networks. Urban planning started way back in the 20thcentury. Urban cities that are admired today during the world war two can be traced to be great ideas of visionaries who lived and wrote long ago though in most cases they have been substantially ignored ...

Political cartoons are a common way for many artists to make a social commentary without sparking a national debate. In the past they have been used to represent issues of the time within the social context, and were published in journals and newspapers. These newspapers circulated all over the country, with different variations per province, and were used for mass media production of ideas and messages. An important message circulating through the press in Canada in the early twentieth century was the suffragist movement, during which women fought for their right to vote and be recognized as equal citizens ...

Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are is considered to be a classic children's book that speaks to every child because of its drawings and simplicity in wording. The book tells of the story of Max, and his adventures in a jungle. It can be said that there are many different elements that make the book one that is wonderful and memorable. This is due to the depictions of the drawings that are coupled with the words, and the fact that it illicit memories of childhood for the individual reading it - whether they are an adult, or a ...

For my research paper on homelessness, I will be using a variety of sources, including the novel The Soloist, to help illustrate the problems that the homeless have to deal with on a daily basis, as well as the possibility for recovery.

The paper will first address the homelessness statistics in Canada, particularly cities like Burnaby, as a backdrop for the more personal stories from the homeless and to provide context for the ordeals that face today’s homeless. There are several types of stories I would like to convey through the research paper, including family homelessness and individual homelessness. The memoir ...

Setting is a vital part of any story; it helps establish context for the character’s actions, showcases the period in which the story is set, and allows a mood to be set. What’s more, a setting can reveal the passions or the conflicts the characters possess, becoming symbols themselves for the characters. The protagonists of many important literary works are inexorably tied to their surroundings, and the following three works are no exception. In this paper, the settings of Shakespeare’s Othello¸ Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, and Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby will all be examined in terms of their ...

Discussion Question #1

In popular culture, Goodykoontz is correct in that the majority of pop culture figures are white; there are many factors for this. First of all is the obvious remnants of racism that remain in today’s culture; white and black cultures have split to the point where it is difficult to balance the two. There are either “white” movies or “black” movies nowadays; most movies geared toward African-Americans have all-black casts (e.g. Tyler Perry movies), and most movies for white audiences will still have ethnic characters, but they are never the lead. There have been great strides so far ...