Introduction to Diversity

Gregory Vrhovnik                                                                                                                                         Station 11

LSEC 2305                                                                                                                                                           Ext.711

Name: Mohamad H Al Hamadi

CEO

Introduction to Diversity

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UAE Demographics:

Ethnic Groups	Percentage	Year	Source
Emirati	19%	1982	CIA World Factbook
other Arab and Iranian	23%	1982	CIA World Factbook
South Asian	50%	1982	CIA World Factbook
other expatriates (includes Westerners and East Asians)	8%	1982	CIA World Factbook

Religions	Percentage	Year	Source
Muslim (Islam - official)	96%	1982	CIA World Factbook
Shia	16%	1982	CIA World Factbook
other (includes Christian, Hindu)	4%	1982	CIA World Factbook

1.      Write a definition of cultural diversity in your own words.

Multi culture in one country and through this diversity can benefit from and make the country a strong and more cohesive through homogenization of cultures.

2.      Give examples of cultural diversity in Abu Dhabi (Places of worship, organizations, etc.)

- Diverse in higher education like the British university and American university.

- The presence of diverse cultural clubs such as the Indian Cultural Club and the French club and clubs belonging to other countries ..

- The presence of mosques, churches and temples of other religions near some without causing any problems with each other.