CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN UAE

• BY: FAHAD MANAHI ALSHAMARI• H00158037

• RASHID ALKHOORI• H00154902

Cultural Diversity in the UAE

The UAE is a multicultural society, but are we aware of how diverse is the UAE?

Race, Ethnic Groups and Culture• Race: generally refers to a group with

similar inherited features.• Ethnic group: refers to a group that

shares language, national origin or religious tradition. • Culture: refers to the behaviors and

beliefs characteristic shared by a group of people. The ideas and behaviors of an ethnic group, for example, are part of their culture.

The Changing of UAE Population

• According to the CensusUAE, the UAE is the only nation in the world where virtually every group represented has its origin in another country with a population of 8.2 million at the mid year of 2010.

A Century of ChangeTotal UAE. Population, 2010, by race

What does the future hold for you, me, & uae?

The UAE's population strategy plans to make Emiratis the majority in the country, or up to 40 per cent, by 2021, members of the Federal National Council (FNC) told Gulf News.

If you live in or near an urban center, chances are that your community is already more diverse than you may think. In small communities it may be less so.

Appreciating Diversity

Yet…Even in cities, people often tend to seek

out other people like themselves…Cities is a tremendous opportunity to meet

people unlike yourself!Seek out people groups, volunteer

opportunities, and organizations that help meet new people.

Research shows that citizens benefit from positive relations with other community of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Diversity is the reason that Arabic language, food, fashion, music, business, and accomplishments are as rich and varied as they are!

Broaden Your Diversity Vista

• Make all people and groups feel welcome, including those with differences in age or ability.

Being Mindful of Others• Respect culture and diversity• Understand gender issues• Improve your relationships with diverse others• Different isn’t bad, it’s just different

Diversity of UAE• Diversity in the U.A.E are among

Emirates most diverse settings, including.

• Despite opportunities to mix, people often associate with their “own kind.”

• Our fear of the unknown may keep us close to those whose background we share.

• This prevents us from taking advantage of the rich opportunities on campus to meet and learn about people who are different from us.

Discrimination and Prejudice of the UAE

In addition to being morally and personally repugnant, discrimination is also ILLEGAL.

Respect & tolerance, on the Respect & tolerance, on the other hand, are highly other hand, are highly encouraged!encouraged!

Ethnicity, Stereotypes, and Prejudice of the UAEMany of us sincerely think that we are not

prejudiced, but experts believe that every person harbors some prejudices.

Stereotypes lead us to view others in limited and limiting ways. There is so more to people than the social roles they play, or the groups to which they belong.

We tend to identify with others who are like us, and fear people who are different from us.

We tend to be ethnocentric—favoring groups we belong to and tending to think of them as superior.

Some of us are also egocentric – thinking we are superior to everyone else.

Diversity Attitude Scale:Where are you?

Celebration“We need each other.”

Affirmation“I’ve got something to learn

from you.”Civility

“I respect your rights.”Tolerance

“You have a right to be here.”

Intolerance“I’ll work to keep you out”

International Citizen

• Most cities have citizens from a wide range of countries.• They bring customs, values, and behaviors that

may be different from those of Emirati citizens.• If you are an Emirati-born student, consider

getting to know one or more international students; it will expand your education.• If you are an international Citizen, adapting to

Emirati life style may bring some confusion and problems; for help, read your text and ask your instructor.

Improve Your Relationships with Different Kinds of People• Honestly assess your attitudes• Put yourself in perspective with

others• Seek personal contact• Respect differences but don’t

overlook similarities• Search for more knowledge• Treat people as individuals

rather than stereotyping them• Include, don’t exclude