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What is the current portion of GDP from the oil and gas sector in the UAE?

30%

What position does the UAE hold in the global oil industry in terms of reserves?

7th largest natural gas reserves globally

Which emirate in the UAE holds the majority of the country's oil reserves?

Abu Dhabi holds 94% of the UAE's oil reserves

What efforts have been made in the UAE to reduce dependency on the oil and gas sector?

<p>Successful efforts at economic diversification have reduced the portion of GDP from the oil and gas sector to 30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of socialization and its agents according to the text.

<p>Socialization is the process through which individuals internalize societal norms, beliefs, and values. Key agents of socialization include family, educational institutions, mass media, peer groups, and social organizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How have economic roles changed in the UAE society?

<p>Women now share economic responsibilities with men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has led to couples preferring smaller families in the UAE society?

<p>Economic expenses and working mothers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the problems that have arisen from the significant social change in the UAE society?

<p>Problems such as weakening family ties from marrying foreigners, lack of family socialization influenced by media and technology, divorce rates, drug abuse, dependence on maids and nannies, spinsterhood, and potential risks from incoming immigration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence divorce rates in the UAE society?

<p>Factors such as incompatibility, parental involvement, and societal values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influences drug abuse in the UAE society?

<p>Peer influences, free time, family problems, and media portrayal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence the dependence on maids and nannies in the UAE society?

<p>High individual income and women working outside the home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to spinsterhood in the UAE society?

<p>High cost of marriage and education of women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the potential risks posed by incoming immigration to the UAE society?

<p>Potential loss of identity and political concerns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four pillars of UAE Centennial 2071?

<p>future-focused government, excellent education, diversified knowledge economy, and social development</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected GDP expansion in 2022 in the UAE?

<p>5.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key risks to the economic outlook in the UAE?

<p>regional tensions, volatile oil prices, U.S. monetary policy, and new Covid-19 variants</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) has the government set to achieve economic goals?

<p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the KPIs set by the government to achieve economic goals?

<p>non-oil real GDP growth, Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, and the Emiratization Rate in the private sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social development in the UAE?

<p>practical efforts to invest and mobilize all resources for the community's objectives, aiming to increase overall welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of social development?

<p>social changes designed to improve the living standard and social system within a society</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is social development crucial for a country?

<p>it is crucial for a country's strength and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the pre-oil UAE society known as?

<p>a tribal society with social services provided by tribes based on customs and traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept did the UAE adopt after its establishment?

<p>the concept of a 'welfare and care state', providing social services in areas such as education, health, and housing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the social changes in the UAE?

<p>shifts in marriage systems, family patterns, and family functions, such as the transition from extended to nuclear families and changes in marriage age and customs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the UAE government's development strategy focus on?

<p>legislation to achieve equality, reinforce citizens' rights, and provide various services to improve living conditions and address the needs of women, youth, people with disabilities, and children</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was a strong advocate for women's progress and empowerment in the UAE?

<p>HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan</p> Signup and view all the answers

What rights do women have under the UAE constitution?

<p>Equal rights as men, including legal status, access to all fields such as politics, education, health, and inheritance, and opportunities for higher education and professions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Emirati women primarily face in the past?

<p>Challenges and were primarily confined to the role of housewives, responsible for household tasks and raising children</p> Signup and view all the answers

What responsibilities did Emirati women have at home in the past?

<p>Including cleaning, cooking, taking care of children, teaching the Holy Quran, selling, sewing, making handcrafts from palm trees, and collecting wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does women's empowerment refer to?

<p>Increasing women's access to opportunities and control over life choices, crucial for economic growth, political stability, and social transformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is empowering women essential?

<p>For achieving equilibrium in society, fostering innovation and creativity, improving family lives, and driving higher economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the UAE government supported women's empowerment in education?

<p>By increasing opportunities for women to complete their studies, leading to a significant increase in literacy among UAE women from 22.4% in 1980 to over 88.7% in 1995</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do empowered women contribute to?

<p>Workforce, vital role in raising happier and healthier children, fueling sustainable economies, and benefiting societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What national importance does the UAE recognize regarding women's participation in development?

<p>Recognizes the national importance of women's participation in development and has taken significant steps to support women in achieving stability in their positions and roles in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is empowering women just a matter of political correctness?

<p>No, it is a necessary step towards improving outcomes, investing in stronger economies, ending conflicts, and sustaining peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do women in the UAE represent?

<p>Pride, power, dignity, and grace, and have played crucial roles in all aspects of society, from being daughters, sisters, wives, and mothers to preparing the new generation for the real world</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated oil reserve in Dubai?

<p>4 billion barrels</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the board of directors for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)?

<p>Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List two modern ports in UAE.

<p>Jebel Ali, Mina Rashid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the forecasted GDP growth for UAE in 2023?

<p>4.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the factors contributing to UAE's economic recovery post-2000?

<p>Rising oil prices, impact of global events like 9/11</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define globalization as mentioned in the context.

<p>Interconnectedness of economies, cultures, and populations, comprising economic, social, cultural, political, and environmental dimensions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two means of globalization mentioned in the text.

<p>Privatization, increased capital flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some coping strategies for globalization adopted by UAE?

<p>Technical skill improvement, free zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is UAE interested in globalization according to the text?

<p>Enhance global economic position, open country for international business</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mention one positive aspect of globalization in the UAE as per the text.

<p>Modification of educational programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of UAE's global rankings and economic indicators mentioned in the text?

<p>Entrepreneurship, inflation, opportunities, threats, resilience, agility, public-private partnerships</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of UAE's 'Year of the 50th' initiative?

<p>Global campaigns, support for emerging local companies, partnerships, Fourth Industrial Revolution application</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

UAE: Oil, Globalization, Economy, and Vision for the Future

  • UAE's estimated oil reserves: Dubai (4 billion barrels), Sharjah (1.5 billion barrels), Ras al-Khaimah (1 million barrels)
  • Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) in Abu Dhabi functions as the board of directors for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
  • UAE's strategic geographic location with modern ports (Jebel Ali, Mina Rashid, Mina Zayed, Mina Khalid, Khor Fakkan) and airports (Abu Dhabi International, Dubai International, Al Maktoom, Fujairah International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Sharjah International)
  • UAE's forecasted GDP growth: 5.4% in 2022 and 4.5% in 2023
  • UAE's economic recovery post-2000 due to rising oil prices, impacted by global events like 9/11
  • Definition of globalization: interconnectedness of economies, cultures, and populations, comprising economic, social, cultural, political, and environmental dimensions
  • Means of globalization: privatization, structural adjustment, liberalization, increased capital flow, commercial exchange, mass media and IT
  • UAE's coping strategies for globalization: technical skill improvement, free zones, Dubai Internet City, foreign investment, WTO-aligned regulations, educational programs
  • Reasons behind UAE's interest in globalization: enhance global economic position, open country for international business, belief in private sector's role in economy
  • Positive aspects of globalization in the UAE: modification of educational programs, development of vocational education, support for economic and commercial organizations
  • UAE's global rankings and economic indicators: entrepreneurship, inflation, opportunities, threats, resilience, agility, public-private partnerships
  • UAE's 'Year of the 50th' initiative to commemorate 50 years of formation, focused on global campaigns, support for emerging local companies, partnerships, and Fourth Industrial Revolution application.

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Test your knowledge of the UAE's oil reserves, economy, globalization, and vision for the future with this informative quiz. Explore the country's strategic geographic location, coping strategies for globalization, and forecasted GDP growth. Learn about the positive aspects of globalization in the UAE and its 'Year of the 50th' initiative.

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