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Introduction The Expo 2020 Dubai is expected to bring international visitors to the UAE to display their various architecture, commodities, and crafts, among many other things. The UAE anticipates a boost to its economy resulting from the proceeds of the Expo, in particular to such sectors as tourism, entrepreneurship, and employment. The paper aims to discuss Expo 2020 Dubai and the benefits expected from hosting the occasion. Brief History of the World Expo and its Impacts on the Development of Humanity The World Exhibition brings together civilizations from all over the globe to exhibit their commodities and artistry and communicate information about their places of origin and motherlands with enthusiasm. It is the pinnacle of human civilization’s tremendous achievements, with an unmatched allure (Craik, 2020). The World Exhibition type of gatherings dates back to prehistoric times. As early as the 15th century, Persia hosted the first Expo, which had a more important purpose than a marketplace (Craik, 2020). The London World Expo marked a watershed moment in the evolution of commodity derivatives to the abundance of new industrial technology and hence is considered the first World Exhibition in the contemporary sense. Western countries developed a strong interest in the Exhibition from that point on, recognizing its critical role in showcasing industrial advancements and fostering the interchange of innovation, commerce, and civilization (Craik, 2020). The second World Expo was held in 1853 in New York, the United States of America, where the developing USA first displayed its capabilities to the globe (Craik, 2020). Those World Exhibitions were representations of an incredible age of creativity, comprehensively showcasing commercial civilization’s latest advancements during that era. The World Expos staged at the beginning of the twentieth century were continuations of the nineteenth-century conception of techno centrism; yet, there were significant changes. The Environment Expo originated in a technological world and aimed to gaze further into the great expanse ahead, transcend innovation, and focus on culture and human situations. The 1915 World Fair in San Francisco, California, was a monumental occasion for China, as many of its unique displays drew favorable attention from international visitors (Craik, 2020). Nine chambers were dedicated to agriculture, commerce, education, philosophy, the humanities, communications, resources, food, and gardening. The 2000 World Exhibition in Hanover has frequently been contrasted to the 1900 World Fair in Paris. This Exhibition was the ideal approach to summarize humanity’s successes in the twentieth century and herald a new century and millennia (Eppinger, 2019). After careful thought, the expo administrators incorporated resource sustainability as one of the Exhibition’s issues. The 2005 Aichi Exhibition in
Abstract The present white paper addresses the problem of maintaining reputation in the digital age. Specifically, it provides a rationale for building a strong online presence and engaging with consumers for airline companies and outlines the key steps to take to realize an effective strategy. The case that this paper seeks to solve is that of the grounded flights at Dubai International Airport in February, 2019. The incident took place due drones spotted next to the airport and resulted in a half-an-hour delay that bothered many travelers. Customer loyalty and satisfaction are associated with positive purchasing decisions and more revenue for businesses. Back in February, DBX had to handle complaints on various social media platforms. An effective strategy that the company could undertake would be proactive at its core. The key principles would include social listening, timely responses, content generation, and strong brand philosophy. Introduction Reputation has always been a type of resource — an entity or a person could gain some or lose some, thus, moderating their chances to meet their desired goals. In today’s digital world, corporate reputations have become as important as ever. Partly, this tendency can be attributed to the relative permanency of online reputation. A single publication or a review can ruin the image that a company has been carefully building and maintaining for years. Moreover, ridding of unwanted digital footprint is challenging and problematic. Another reason why these issues have become even more critical is the trust that Internet users put in what they read online. A quick search may skew their perception of a company and make them change their minds about purchasing a product or a service. Airline companies should be especially wary of their reputation since taking a plane has certain perceived risks. Thus, a good online strategy for an airline company should be meticulously tailored and customized to meet its most dire needs. The present white paper describes the case of flight suspension at DXB, Dubai, provides an overview of the issue, and proposes an action plan to tackle it. The problem statement As reported by ABS-CBN News, on February 15, 2019, all flights at Dubai International Airport (DBX) were grounded on suspicion of drone activity 1 . The suspension lasted from 10:13 a.m. local time to 10:45 a.m. This incident caused a major inconvenience for everyone involved, including staff and passengers. In 2018, the primary hub for airlines Emirates and flydubai, Dubai International Airport became the world’s busiest airport. As stated in the report by ABS-CBN News, in the first two months of 2018, 81.4 travelers visited DXB. The UAE was not the first country to be confronted wit
Leadership is one of the most controversial and discussed phenomena. Since the beginning of time, historians were interested in describing the features of the best leadership strategy. The human need for being led cannot be neglected. People are social creatures. They should be motivated and led by one person who can inspire others to behave in a particular way. In the following essay, I will analyze the notion, types, and approaches to leadership from my personal perspective, and I will describe the way all of the information has influenced my choice of leadership strategy. The Concept of Leadership Scientists and historians have made many attempts to define leadership. Nevertheless, this notion is one of the most difficult to comprehend up to nowadays. According to Gallos (2014), leadership should be understood as a complicated social process that includes various constituents such as particular knowledge, skills, and values. The leadership cannot exist without followership. In my opinion, leaders are people who see perspectives that other people cannot see. They are the drivers that change the history and lives of people. That is the understanding of leadership on a global scale. However, there are leaders in every community, social organization, or group. Sometimes people use term “management” instead of “leadership.” These notions are not interchangeable. Management is more connected to the working process. It presupposes the accomplishment of tasks and employee surveillance. Leadership is more people-oriented than management. It is based on the personal qualities of the leader and can affect not only the working sphere. Qualities of Leaders Four qualities of leaders have been discussed during the lectures. Honesty, acuity, empathy, and visibility are significant for being a leader. In my opinion, morality is rather controversial for being a leader. The ability to demonstrate sincerity is essential for those who want to be leaders. The history showed that there were despotic leaders who did not display empathy. This leadership was based on terror. Such a type should be regarded as a form of guidance that cannot exist in modern society. Besides, there are some other essential traits of character that every leader should possess. Here belong optimism, communication, commitment, creativity, and the ability to motivate (Prive 2012). Some people believe that the so-called “charisma” is the principal feature of leaders. Philosophical Basis of Leadership Historical and philosophical treatises of famous thinkers give us the possibility to realize the development of the concept of leadership. Also, there are a lot of interesting pieces of advice that can be useful even nowadays
Born on October 24,1980 into lower Manhattan society, Zac Posen was born with the gift of artistry from his father Stephen. His mother Susan, was a corporate lawyer at the time. Being interested in fashion design from an early age, he worked towards and was awarded an internship with Nicole Miller while a high school Sophomore. After which he further pursued academics in the field of fashion design by attending the The New School for Design at Parsons. As beginners luck would have it, he was even mentored by The Costume Institute’s Richard Martin. With an internship and an impressive mentor name under his belt, Posen was given a student slot in the Womenswear program of the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (University of London). Zac Posen’s career actually got its start in London when in 2000, according to the Fashion Model Directory (2011) he: …received a big break after a dress he made for Naomi Campbell (who had heard about him from Lola Schnabel, the daughter of American artist Julian Schnabel) changed hands several times among several fashion insiders, including actress Paz de la Huerta. (Fashion Directory, 2011.) One year later, he made fashion headlines in London once again because of a one of a kind gown he created and made from leather strips and dress-maker hooks and eyes which was acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum for their “Curvaceous” exhibit. Even though London gave Mr. Posen his headstart in the fashion industry, he could not legally work in the country so he packed his things up and in 2001, returned to New York where he found himself designing clothes from his parents living room and living on a $15 a week allowance. Little did this highly talented, openly gay, soon to be fashion icon know that lady luck was about to smile upon him. October 2001 saw him presenting a small portion of his fashion collection at GenArt’s Fresh Faces where he was granted a $20,000 to help him mount his first runway presentation and build his fashion house. Though he was courted to join th ealready big name fashion houses like Christian Dior and Gucci, he opted to open his own design studio in Tribeca instead where he imaginatively designs 1940’s inspired gowns and suits. Just like all fresh faced fashion designers struggling to get noticed in the alresady congested fashion world of New York, Posen hit the jackpot when he partnered with Hollywood glam girl Natalie Portman in 2002, dressing her for a series of promotional appearances and red carpet events. Slowly becoming known as a designer with a feel for the y
Nowadays, many people suffer from a shortage of time. There are so many activities to be done during the day that a person must be in a rush all the day long. Constant tension begins to increase and can lead a person to depression or cause various kinds of diseases. Sometimes the incorrectly chosen sequence of performing daily tasks is the problem. When it concerns a young woman overloaded with tasks of various kinds: from household duties and children’s care, because of husband’s absence, to simultaneously handling study and work, she simply does not have time for herself. As a result, a woman forgets about the need to look after herself and maintain her health and beauty. She remains alone with the problems which increase daily with an understanding of the hopelessness of her situation. Identification of the Problem in the Life of a Young Woman For a clear definition of a specific problem and the development of a strategy for its solution, firstly it is necessary to get acquainted with the situation (“The problem solving process,” n.d.). In this exact case, the object for consideration is a scenario of a young woman’s life. Let it be Kate. The woman has two jobs; one takes her 9 hours from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm a day during the week, and one 8 hours job on Saturday from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. She is taking two classes, one that meets from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, and one class online. Kate has two kids, one who plays soccer, and one who is in a band. Also, she has two elderly parents who no longer drive and two siblings, one living two miles away, and one living in another state. At the same time, Kate has two papers due in her classes the same week that one of her children takes part in a soccer tournament, and the other child has a band concert. Besides the mentioned activities she is coaching the soccer team and is in charge of fundraising for the band. The woman has a goal to complete her degree in two years. Unfortunately, her doctor tells that her blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight are too high and recommends several medications that cost her nearly 200 USD per month after insurance co-pay. The scenario of Kate’s life allows defining that she is faced with the problem of the overabundance of duties and activities that completely absorbed her lifetime. Job, housework, husband’s absence, childcare, parenting care, education, children’s sections, and additional employment in the activities of children’s hobbies are the main Kate’s daily duties. Kate does not have time or money for herself. She forgets about herself. This constant tension negatively influences the health of the young woman, as evidenced by the recommendations of her treating doctor. Kate ceases to be a woman, by forgetting about herself. She is losing female charm; she is burdened with problems; men are not interested in her, well, unless they use her;
The cardinal rule in life is to do to others what one would expect others to do to him or her. Nevertheless, in most cases, people treat others inhumanely, and when the effects of such behavior come back to haunt the inhumane person, he/she plunges into self-indictment. This truth underscores Athol Fugard’s motives for writing the play, The Train Driver. According to Gold, “…a black woman, her 2-year-old strapped to her back and her 3-year-old and 5-year-old in her arms, left a South African squatter camp and stepped into the path of a speeding commuter train…” (Para. 1). Touched by this incident, Athol Fugard wrote The Train Driver. The play opens in a cemetery; a special cemetery where unclaimed and nameless corpses are buried. Simon, the gravedigger, lives, in a shack at the corner of the cemetery and his work is to appease the spirits of the departed by singing them one soothing song after another. Rolf, the train driver and a “traumatized, angry, and unable to get the woman and her baby out of his head” (Spencer Para. 5), visits Simon in the cemetery. Roof tells Simon that he is here to find a dead nameless woman together with her baby, whom he (Roef) killed through a train accident. In retrospect, Rolf recalls how a woman carrying her child stepped on the trail as the train was approaching. Unfortunately, Rolf happened to be the one in charge of the train, and as the train crushed the woman and her child, Rolf could feel it in his heart. Before Simon can digest all this information, Rolf immediately confesses that he is in mental confusion, which could cost him his sanity, job, life, and family. Therefore, Roef is here to curse the dead woman for causing him such trauma and untold suffering. Even though this was just another accident, which Rolf could not control, he feels guilty about it. In the next few days, Simon embarks on a plan to convince Rolf to accept that the accident was just that, an accident, forget it and stop self-indictment. Simon and Rolf spend several nights in Simon’s shack where they form a relationship that is founded on suspicion at first. They refer to each other as ‘you people’ even though they know each other’s names. Fortunately, they come to realize that, even though they are of different skins, they face the same fate, that is, death and as Simon observes, worms do not differentiate white skin from a black one. Ref pushes Simon to allow him to bury the unmanned woman and his child, but Simon refuses to give in to these demands. The best Simon can offer to let Rolf know he cannot change the past; therefore, it would make sense if he (Roef), forgave himself and forgot about the dead woman. Unfortunately, Fugard leaves the audience in suspense longing to know whether Simon finally allows Reef to bury the unnamed woman. The audience cannot even tell whether Rolf eventually overcomes his guilt. As aforementioned, guilt motivated Fugard to write this play. Billington divulges that Fugard considered The Train Driver “the most important play he has ever written.” Fugard’s comments on
Abstract This research paper entails an economic analysis of the Amazon Basin as one of the natural resources in South America. In a bid to develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of the Amazon Basin in the economic growth of the Amazon Countries, this research takes into account the case of Brazil and Ecuador. First, the factors motivating degradation and deforestation of the Amazon Basin are evaluated. Demand for economic growth from oil exportation comes out as the major factor motivating the Brazilian and Ecuadorian governments to consider extracting hydrocarbons in the Basin due to the presence of huge deposits, which can significantly stimulate the countries rate of industrialisation. Degradation and deforestation of the Amazon Basin are also increased by increased demand for agricultural land and logging. However, this element presents a major challenge in the continued existence of the Basin’s ecosystem and biodiversity as such activities may also increase soil, water, and land pollution. Additionally, the countries’ economic growth and development due to other economic activities such as ecotourism are hindered. The paper cites a number of alternative economic development models that Brazil and Ecuador can adopt in their quest to achieve economic growth without destroying the natural resources in the Amazon Basin. The main alternatives suggested include investing in ecotourism and carbon trading. Introduction Natural resources play a critical role in the economic growth and development of a country and various categories of natural resources can be utilised to stimulate economic growth. Over the past two centuries, the world has undergone unprecedented economic growth due to consumption of natural resources. The growth is associated with increased exploitation of non-renewable natural resources such as minerals and fossil fuels. Currently, most economies are under pressure to stimulate their economic growth. Consequently, the exploitation of natural resources occurs without considering the aspect of environmental protection. Moreover, the finite characteristic of most natural resources presents a challenge with regard to whether the natural resources will sustain the economic growth. The world is currently experiencing a high rate of population growth, hence exerting pressure on natural resources. Consequently, natural resources are increasingly becoming scarce. The demand to achieve a high rate of economic growth has led to uncontrolled extraction of natural resources. Consequently, most countries that depend on natural resources have reached a point where their ecosystems have become very fragile. The Amazon River Basin is one of the most important natural resources in South America. It is estimated that the basin covers 44% of the total land area in South America or 6,100,000 km 2. The basin extends into “Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador, and Brazil” (Bastida 3). Currently, the Amazon Basin faces a number of environmental issues. The economic analysis of the Amazon River Basin in this paper focuses on
Problem definition Cannabis is also called marijuana. This is a drug taken either through smoking, vaporization oral consumption among others. These methods have various costs and benefits related to the health issues and effects of cannabis on users. The psychoactive effects of cannabis, known as “high” are subjective and vary with the individual. Some of its effects are agitation or anxiety, experiential argumentation of other psychedelics, a general change in consciousness, mild euphoria, argumentation, relaxation, stress reduction, increased appreciation of humor, music or art joviality, metacognition, introspection, increase of episodic memory, increase awareness of sensation, increased libido, creative or philosophical thinking paranoia, etc. The majority of people taking marijuana are youngsters because there is a fallacious argument that it reduces depression. Most of the studies carried out by researchers in America show that young males consume a lot of cannabis and alcohol. This major cause increased traffic accidents. Despite being under the control of alcohol they lack experience in driving, they are risk-takers and delinquent. These variables may relate to both drug use and accident risk, presenting an artificial relationship between the use of drugs and accident involvement (Lincoln 43). From various case studies, for instance, the 1997 pilot study reported that continued smoking was a result of belief of it reduces depression and anxiety. Another study carried out to investigate this hypothesis revealed that it does not exacerbate depression but increased it. Since tremendous cannabis usage has become rampant within the last three decades, their long effects are still under investigation. The users of cannabis become apathetic, socially withdrawn, perform below average, damages the cells in the bronchial passages which protect the body against inhaled microorganisms. Doctors suggest that cannabis is a general “immunopressant” whose degenerative effects go beyond the respiratory system. Causes a lot of mental disorders like acute toxic psychosis, delusions, hallucinations, depersonalization, paranoia, flashbacks, bipolar psychosis, and schizophrenia. In case this problem is not acted upon with immediate effect it is going to ruin the country’s performance. The youths who are the backbone of society are going to be wiped out by this killer drug, the students’ performance in schools which the government spends a lot is going to decline seriously, the moral standard of the society will be decayed, The country will not have any future because the youth will have destroyed themselves. The development of the country will decline by at least fifty percent within the next ten years. This is because of reduced literacy rate, low performance, and increased death of the economically productive group. Aims Solving the problem of the consumption of cannabis will have a great benefit not only to smokers but to the citizens and the whole world at large. The smokers of cannabis will be rehabilitated. This will reduce the dependency ratio and the country’s production will increase highly. The accident