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THE KNOWLEDGE
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GRAPESHISHA DEFINITIONS
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Call to Prayer - A vast number of mosques can be found decorating the landscapes of the UAE and when it is prayer time, Muslims will congregate not only in the mosques but even along the road on their special prayer mats or sajjada. There are five prayer times during the day and the call to prayer will be heard through a public announcement system beginning with the first at about 4am and the last at about 8.30pm. The timings are usually based upon the sun. The call to prayer is a beautiful part of Islamic life and a lasting memory for any expat or visitor to a Muslim country.
Camel - In years gone by the Bedouin would travel the dessert with their camels, and their whole livelihood revolved around these camels, from the milk they produced as well as their meat, and even their hair. A man was measured by the number of camels that he had in his herd, and camels ere traded in such terms. Some of this tradition continues today. Travel to the UAE and usually as part of a dune bashing trip you will be taken to a camel farm. But also, between November and March camel racing occurs. This used to be rode by young boys but have now been replaced by robo jockeys that are controlled by their owners or trainers in their 4 by 4s that travel beside the race track. It’s a great spectacle worth seeing. It is also worth seeing the camel market in Al Ain. Another incidence of the camel will be in the supermarket where you will see camel milk for sale along with cow milk. It’s slightly bitter but something to try once. Over the last few years camel milk ice cream is starting to become quite popular because of its supposed health benefits. One thing that you may find amusing is that in April, in Abu Dhabi tens of thousands of camels compete for the International Camel Beauty Contest where millions of dollars are up for stake.
Camel Souq - If you have a passion for camels, check out its very own souq in Al Ain. You will find it near the Meyzad border crossing about 5 km south of Al Ain, near the Oman border. It is open every day and hundreds of camels are brought together to buy and sell. Be wary, the traders are harmless but friendly especially to children and will allow them to sit on their camels for money. As you are in the suburbs, you should dress appropriately (i.e. not show too much skin!)
Chlo Regle - - Literally this means to evacuate a leg, but in real terms, it is the illegal practice of forcing money to the next tenant to pass on the tenancy
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Typical Salaries in the UAE
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Dubai Recrutiment Agencies
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Cost of Living in Dubai and the UAE
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Guide to UAE Blogs
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The Classifieds
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Islamic Finance
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