Recruitment and larval connectivity of a remnant Acropora community in the Arabian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

Coral Reefs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Bento ◽  
Georgenes Cavalcante ◽  
Daniel Mateos-Molina ◽  
Bernhard Riegl ◽  
Ivonne Bejarano
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Larval Connectivity

The Tomb at Tell Abraq (ca. 2100–2000 BC)

2019 ◽  
pp. 182-200
Author(s):  
Debra L. Martin ◽  
Kathryn M. Baustian ◽  
Anna J. Osterholtz
Keyword(s):  
Bronze Age ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Long Bones ◽  
Retrieval Strategies ◽  
Commingled Remains ◽  
Tell Abraq ◽  
Hands And Feet

The tomb at Tell Abraq (c. 2200–2000 BC) was the repository for over 400 individuals of all ages and sexes. Situated on the Arabian Gulf near Sharjah and Um al-Quwain in the United Arab Emirates, the tomb contained the commingled remains of at least 276 adults and 127 subadults. Of the subadults, there was a relatively high frequency of premature (28%) and newborn (9%) infants in the tomb. This overview provides the demographic structure of the tomb population based on a detailed MNI study and the complex nature of the mortuary program. Based on the overall MNI determined by the talus bone, observed versus expected ratios show that many long bones and hands and feet bones are underrepresented. We propose that these can be accounted for by other excavation and retrieval strategies. The mortuary program appears to be what Boz and Hager have described as being “primary disturbed.” Grossly underrepresented elements, such as the cranium, could have been removed and used in other contexts. This late Bronze Age tomb is unusual in many ways and does not fit any Umm an Nar patterns.

scholarly journals Genotyping of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus from the United Arab Emirates

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abiola Senok ◽  
Rania Nassar ◽  
Handan Celiloglu ◽  
Anju Nabi ◽  
Mubarak Alfaresi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Acid Resistance ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Gulf Countries ◽  
Gentamicin Resistance ◽  
Mupirocin Resistance ◽  
Mrsa Strains

Abstract Reports from Arabian Gulf countries have demonstrated emergence of novel methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains. To address the lack of data from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), genetic characterisation of MRSA identified between December 2017 and August 2019 was conducted using DNA microarray-based assays. The 625 MRSA isolates studied were grouped into 23 clonal complexes (CCs) and assigned to 103 strains. CC5, CC6, CC22 and CC30 represented 54.2% (n/N = 339/625) of isolates with other common CCs being CC1, CC8, CC772, CC361, CC80, CC88. Emergence of CC398 MRSA, CC5-MRSA-IV Sri Lanka Clone and ST5/ST225-MRSA-II, Rhine-Hesse EMRSA/New York-Japan Clone in our setting was detected. Variants of pandemic CC8-MRSA-[IVa + ACME I] (PVL+) USA300 were detected and majority of CC772 strains were CC772-MRSA-V (PVL+), “Bengal- Bay Clone”. Novel MRSA strains identified include CC5-MRSA-V (edinA+), CC5-MRSA-[VT + fusC], CC5-MRSA-IVa (tst1+), CC5-MRSA-[V/VT + cas + fusC + ccrA/B-1], CC8-MRSA-V/VT, CC22-MRSA-[IV + fusC + ccrAA/(C)], CC45-MRSA-[IV + fusC + tir], CC80-MRSA-IVa, CC121-MRSA-V/VT, CC152-MRSA-[V + fusC] (PVL+). Although several strains harboured SCC-borne fusidic acid resistance (fusC) (n = 181), erythromycin/clindamycin resistance (ermC) (n = 132) and gentamicin resistance (aacA-aphD) (n = 179) genes, none harboured vancomycin resistance genes while mupirocin resistance gene mupR (n = 2) and cfr gene (n = 1) were rare. An extensive MRSA repertoire including CCs previously unreported in the region and novel strains which probably arose locally suggest an evolving MRSA landscape.

Potential causes of asthma in the United Arab Emirates: drawing insights from the Arabian Gulf

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Dalibalta ◽  
Fatin Samara ◽  
Haya Qadri ◽  
Hibatallah Adouchana
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Environmental Causes ◽  
Considerable Concern

Abstract There is considerable concern on the rise in the incidence of asthma worldwide with statistics in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) indicating that at least 13% of schoolchildren, particularly of Emirati descent, suffer from asthma. With its high rates of hospital admissions, negative socioeconomic impact and significant morbidity, this is a disease that requires optimal guidelines for control and awareness. In this article, we review the current knowledge of asthma in the UAE and draw on studies, especially from the surrounding region, to identify its contributing factors within this population. The most frequently identified agents pertinent to the UAE include outdoor and indoor environmental causes exacerbated by the country’s rapid urbanization, genetic factors aided in transmission by consanguineous marriage, the patient’s socioeconomic status and a rise in vitamin D deficiencies. This evidence aims to inform healthcare professionals and governmental agencies in order to best create guidelines for controlling the burden of this debilitating disease.

Distribution and Temporal Trends of Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) Populations along the Arabian Gulf Coast of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Waterbirds ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junid N. Shah ◽  
Salim Javed ◽  
Shakeel Ahmed Shahid B. Khan ◽  
Abdullah Ali Al Hammadi ◽  
Eissa Ali Al Hammadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Gulf Coast ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Abu Dhabi

The impact of culture on the construal of organizational crisis: perceptions of crisis in Dubai

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 310-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Priscilla Goby ◽  
Catherine Nickerson
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Initial Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Organizational Crisis ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organizational Crises ◽  
Research Stream ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – Despite the rising significance of the Arabian Gulf on the global corporate landscape, research is lacking in the area of organizational crisis communication. The purpose of this paper is to present a preliminary contribution to this gap in the form of an initial investigation of the conceptualization of crisis among female Emirati nationals in Dubai. Design/methodology/approach – With reference to Pearson and Clair’s (1998) list of organizational crises, the authors designed a survey to elicit perceptions of crises, their severity, and their likelihood of occurring in the United Arab Emirates; the authors administered this survey to 105 female Emirati respondents. Given the heavy delineation of gender roles that exists in the region, the authors limited this initial study to a single gender, women. The authors discuss the crises respondents identified as most severe and most likely to occur in the country in terms of culture, Islamic values, and business in Dubai. Findings – Responses indicate that perceptions of crisis differ vastly from those that typically obtain in western countries and that particular religious and cultural factors influence these perceptions. Research limitations/implications – Given the divergence between the construal of crisis in the Gulf and in western contexts, further investigation of how organizational crisis is perceived and responded to in Gulf contexts is warranted to inform corporate communication management in a region whose economic influence is increasingly important. Future research also needs to investigate a broader sample, including male respondents, in order to construct a framework of culture and crisis in the region. Practical implications – As more MNCs are attracted to Dubai, and other Gulf cities, it is imperative that they are well informed of the differing perceptions of, and reactions to, potential crises that may affect them directly or indirectly. Originality/value – The present study is the first the authors know of that assesses how organizational crises are perceived in a Gulf context. It brings to the fore certain particularities that could serve as hypotheses for an innovative research stream. While it is an exploratory study, it highlights salient issues that can be formulated into hypotheses in further research.

scholarly journals Global careers in the Arabian Gulf

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yehuda Baruch ◽  
Ingo Forstenlechner
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cultural Fit ◽  
Muslim Countries ◽  
Career Opportunities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a better understanding of expatriation, both firm-initiated and self-initiated. The authors identified factors influencing the motives of expatriates to locate to the Arabian Gulf, and possible factors that may influence their decision to remain. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative approach, the authors conducted 123 semi-structured interviews with expatriates in the United Arab Emirates, from various backgrounds. These interviews are analyzed based on the thematic analytic approach. Findings The authors identified four clusters of reasoning for global assignments to the Gulf and the outcomes of the expatriation. Remuneration was the main motivator cited for the move, but an obstacle for returning to the home country. For Westerners, the second most important factor was career opportunities, whereas for expatriates from Muslim countries it was cultural fit. Practical implications The findings may be a valuable source of reference for individuals and for policy makers, employers, HR practitioners, and career counselors to provide an understanding of expatriation in emerging economies. Originality/value The paper uses evidence from the Gulf to bridge the gap between current knowledge of expatriation and the context of emerging economies.

Validation of the 6-Month GRACE Score in Predicting 1-Year Mortality of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Admitted to the Arabian Gulf Hospitals

Angiology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukman Thalib ◽  
Luis Furuya-Kanamori ◽  
Khalid F. AlHabib ◽  
Hussam F. Alfaleh ◽  
Mostafa Q. AlShamiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
P Value ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Grace Risk Score ◽  
Risk Of Mortality ◽  
Coronary Events

Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are the most common cardiovascular diseases and are associated with a significant risk of mortality and morbidity. The Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) risk score postdischarge is a widely used ACS prediction model for risk of mortality (low, intermediate, and high); however, it has not yet been validated in patients from the Arabian Gulf. This prospective multicenter study (second Gulf Registry of Acute Coronary Events) provides detailed information of the GRACE risk score postdischarge in patients from the Arabian Gulf. Its prognostic utility was validated at 1-year follow-up in over 5000 patients with ACS from 65 hospitals in 6 Arabian Gulf countries (Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen). Overall, the goodness of fit (Hosmer and Lemeshow statistic P value = .826), calibration, and discrimination (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve = 0.695; 95% confidence interval: 0.668-0.722) were good. The GRACE risk score postdischarge can be used to stratify 1 year mortality risk in the Arabian Gulf population; it does not require further calibration and has a good discriminatory ability.

scholarly journals GIS-BASED WIND FARM SITE SELECTION MODEL OFFSHORE ABU DHABI EMIRATE, UAE

2016 ◽  
Vol XLI-B8 ◽  
pp. 437-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Saleous ◽  
S. Issa ◽  
J. Al Mazrouei
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
Heavy Traffic ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Marine Ecology ◽  
Offshore Wind ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Seabed Topography

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has declared the increased use of alternative energy a strategic goal and has invested in identifying and developing various sources of such energy. This study aimed at assessing the viability of establishing wind farms offshore the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE and to identify favourable sites for such farms using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) procedures and algorithms. Based on previous studies and on local requirements, a set of suitability criteria was developed including ocean currents, reserved areas, seabed topography, and wind speed. GIS layers were created and a weighted overlay GIS model based on the above mentioned criteria was built to identify suitable sites for hosting a new offshore wind energy farm. Results showed that most of Abu Dhabi offshore areas were unsuitable, largely due to the presence of restricted zones (marine protected areas, oil extraction platforms and oil pipelines in particular). However, some suitable sites could be identified, especially around Delma Island and North of Jabal Barakah in the Western Region. The environmental impact of potential wind farm locations and associated cables on the marine ecology was examined to ensure minimal disturbance to marine life. Further research is needed to specify wind mills characteristics that suit the study area especially with the presence of heavy traffic due to many oil production and shipping activities in the Arabian Gulf most of the year.

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