Browsing by Subject "UAE"
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Adapting to transnational education: students’ experiences at an American university in the UAE
(Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2021)Purpose – Despite the increasing number of transnational universities around the world, little attention has been paid to students who attend foreign universities in their own countries and their adjustment to the new ... -
A Benchmarking Approach to the Progress of Green Materials and systems’ use in the UAE construction industry
(Emerald, 2016)Over the past decade, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced several green regulatory guidelines, federal decrees, and a considerable number of environmentally friendly initiatives. Hence, the purpose of this paper is ... -
Cultural Identity and Transliteration in the UAE Educational Curriculum
(2015-05)This thesis examines whether transliteration is the most appropriate strategy to preserve Emirati cultural identity when local cultural elements are transferred into English in educational curricula. Cultural elements ... -
Design-Construction Interface Problems in Sustainable Construction Projects in the UAE
(2023-11)unique demands of sustainable construction projects, necessitating distinct management techniques, specialized materials, and novel building practices, present challenges in efficiently navigating project scope, time, and ... -
Exploring the Use of E-Portfolios in Madares Al-Ghad Schools in the United Arab Emirates
(2011-08)The use of electronic portfolios (e-portfolios) is gaining widespread popularity around the world. Currently e-portfolios are very popular in higher and further education, particularly in North America and Britain. The ... -
Forecasting model to predict project success based on the contractors’ characteristics
(2018-04)Successful delivery of construction projects requires completing the projects on time and within budget, while ensuring the delivery of a quality product. Most construction projects experience delays, cost overruns and ... -
Identification and Assessment of Risks and Response Strategies in High-Rise Construction Projects
(2023-11)The construction industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is recognized as one of the most dynamic in the Middle East. This is due to its continuous expansion and the endless investment opportunities it offers. There are ... -
The Impact of Digital Technology on Creating Virtual Environment in the AEC Industry
(2023-04)The construction industry has been incorporating technology over the last two decades, albeit gradually, as ‘technology-push’ continues to overcome traditional passivity typical in the sector. Advanced technological tools ... -
Impacts of COVID-19 on the Use of Digital Technology in Construction Projects in the UAE
(MDPI, 2022)The construction industry has been incorporating digital technology over the last two decades, albeit gradually, as “technology-push” continues to overcome customary and traditional passivity typical in the sector. The ... -
Innovation Management Systems for Public Organizations in the UAE
(2023-04)Public and private organizations are striving to achieve excellence in their performance and services provided. Innovation has been at the forefront to provide new and creative ways to help public organizations achieve ... -
Investigating the use of green design parameters in UAE construction projects
(2015)Construction practices tend to have an adverse impact on the environment through their contribution to CO2 emission, increased waste and energy consumption. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched many initiatives to ... -
An Investigation of Links Between Transport Choices and Health: A Case Study in the UAE
(2019-04)This research examines the relationship between transport/travel choices-- as default decisions that are decidedly influenced by the built environment-- and public health in the UAE. The objective of the research is two-fold: ... -
Local site effects on seismic ground response of major cities in UAE
(2015)This paper investigates the influence of local geotechnical and geological soil conditions on the intensity of ground shaking of major cities in United Arab Emirates (UAE) including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, and their ... -
Outcomes and Key Factors of Success for ISO 14001 Certification: Evidence from an Emerging Arab Gulf Country
(MDPI, 2019)The objectives of this research were: (1) To examine the outcomes and key factors of success (KFS) related to ISO 14001 certification, (2) to compare and contrast these in private organizations (PRIVOs) and public organizations ... -
Predicting COVID-19 in the UAE Using Machine Learning
(2022-08)As of 17th August 2022, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have recorded over 1 million Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic with over 2000 deaths and the numbers are still increasing. To combat Covid-19, UAE has ... -
Risk Assessment in Construction Projects: Integrating Five Dimensions of Risk
(2023-12)Managing risks is an essential yet complex task for project managers. The ranking of risks is important because it would be impossible to deal with every potential risk at every stage of the project. Having assigned risk ... -
Seismic Site Response, Analysis and Characterization of Major Cities in UAE
(2011-06)United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced significant economic growth in recent years. The accelerated schedule driven projects are compelling designers to use values of seismic hazard (ground motion) that are either ... -
Teachers' Views of ICT in EL Classrooms in UAE Institutes of Technology
(2013-05)Influence of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is very obvious in the modern education system. Schools, universities and institutes are trying to cope up with the modern technological devices, and exploit ...