THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE UNION

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING

1.Mention the important educational institutions for higher education.

ANS:1.Zayed University for women in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

2.American University of Sharjah.

3.Higher colleges of technology for men and women in Abu Dhabi,Al-Ain,Dubai,Sharjah and Ras-Al-Kamiah.

2.What are the main duties undertaken by Ministry Of Public Labour and housing?

The Ministry of Public Labour And Housing has supervised:

  1. Paving and illuminating roads.
  2. Building house for nationals
  3. Building dams to store rain water.

3. Mention some of the services offered by the Ministry of the Interior.

Ans:1. Organizing traffic.

2. Maintaining law and order.

3.Caring about security and safety of people.

4.Name the Ministry that supervises Mosques and sacred places.

Ans:Ministry of Islamic affairs and Endowments.(WAQFS)

5. Name the member countries of GCC.

Ans:UAE,Saudi Arabia,Baharin,Kuwait,Qatar,Oman.

6.Mention the aims of AGCC.

Ans:The main aims of AGCC are:

1. To defend Arab and Muslim causes.

2.To extent internal and external co-operation in affairs like education,economy,transport ,telecommunication and information.

3.To preserve Arab heritage and culture.

7.What way does the people of UAE are associated with the Arab world?

Ans:The people of UAE are associated with Arab world by religion,language,history,customs,aims and common interests.

UNIT III COMMUNITY

1.Mention some important tribes of UAE.

Ans:Bani yas,Al Qawassim,Al Manaseer and Al Dhawahir.

2.What are the main characteristics of UAE society?

Ans:UAE society is an Arab Muslim community.They have been bounded by accord, love and co-operation. The UAE society observes customs and tradition which are common among the families and tribes.

3.What is Majlis?

Ans:A Majlis is a spacious hall, the floor of which is covered with mats made of palm leaves and fronds. Relatives and friends gather in the Majlis for discussing different matters or chatting.

4.Write notes on :

a.Al Mebkharah: It is a censer found across Arab world. The mabkhara was traditionally made from clay or soft stone.

b.Al Marash:It is a sprinkler found side by side with mebhkara.It is used to sprinkling the guests with perfume before leaving the Majlis.