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...usage patterns and potential in Saudi Arabia. The study covers a wide range of factors affecting internet usage: from infrastructure to attainment of satisfaction. Its wide range of information is derived from coverage of a wide range of users from individuals to organizations. Gibbs J. , Kraemer K.L. and Dedrick J., (2003). Environment and policy factors shaping global e-commerce diffusion: A cross-country comparison. The Information Society, 19(1), 5-18. Gibbs et al focuses on the environmental and regulatory factors determining the application of e-business. E-business is associated with numerous policy restrictions that govern both internal and international use....
16 Pages(4000 words)Research Paper
...? Civil Society and Religious Figures in Saudi Arabia Amna ALSamarrai Director Supervisor Introduction The era of colonial dominance, the end of the cold war and the gulf war have played a major role in shaping the political and socio-cultural context both directly and indirectly in the Arab and Muslim world, especially in Middle East and North Africa. Despite the failure of nationalist regimes, the rise of new developmental ideologies has successfully taken root in these societies. Concepts such as democracy, liberalization, secularization and civil society were the main metaphors that...
11 Pages(2750 words)Dissertation
...In this study, the role of civil society is treated as an arm of the monarchy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to aid the leadership in its goal of fostering social and economic development. According to Al Alekri, et al. (2008), attempts to portray the Civil Service Organizations in countries within the GCC will generally be met with pessimism because for CSOs in this region the State is the funding party. “The main reason for weaknesses found within these organizations is the governing structure found in their hosting countries. There, the state is dominant, and the society depends on the state for its needs” (Al Alekri, et al., 2008,...
31 Pages(7750 words)Literature review
...but they are for other kinds of reasons like saving power, and are not grounded in any religion. Another factor that elaborates lesser freedom of religion in Saudi Arabia than the USA is the fact that there are no churches in Saudi Arabia whereas in the USA, there are churches, mosques, synagogues, and Temples to entertain the religious needs of all of the communities that make part of the American society including the Christians, Muslims, Jews, and Hindus etc. Presently, Saudi Arabia does not have any official churches with a Christian denomination. Lack of official churches makes it very difficult for...
4 Pages(1000 words)Speech or Presentation
...Islamic Saudi Arabia Introduction The present day Saudi Arabia owes its existence to Prophet Mohammad, Holy Koran, Islam and Meccah, Medina. Before the arrival of prophet, the Arabian society was divided and diversified, with different tribes holding various religious faiths. The social and cultural bondage was virtually absent, among such tribes, during those days. This can be judged from the reading about pre-Islamic history of Saudi Arabia, as given below. The magnetic attraction of Prophet towards people of different backgrounds helped the unification of all Arabian communities, which resulted in the...
15 Pages(3750 words)Research Paper
...? of the Religious Figures: Mahavira (Eastern Religions) and Abraham (Western Religions) People follow different religions based on their beliefs and upbringing. There are Buddhism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity and many more. In this paper, we will discuss about Mahavira, the preacher of one of eastern religions and Abraham, the preacher of one of western religions. We will highlight the lives and teachings of the two religious figures analyzing their similarities and differences. According to the History, Lord Mahavir was the last Tirthankara of the Jain religion. As per the Jain methodology all Tirthankaras were human beings. They acquired the status of...
6 Pages(1500 words)Term Paper
...with a majority of the Muslims belonging to the Sunni division and only 10% to 15% belonging to the Shi’a division (Zuhur 175). Born in 571 AD, Prophet Muhammad is believed to be the founder of Islam. The prophet became the spiritual leader and temporal, preaching the oneness of Allah, causing Islam to substitute traditional tribal loyalties for religious bond. It was a century later that Arabs conquered the greater civilized world, spreading Islam (Janin and Besheer 19). Therefore, mosques are many in the country with social norms being governed by the dictates of the Quran. From the religion, lifestyle and culture of the Saudis have developed the culture of etiquette. According to...
5 Pages(1250 words)Research Paper
...in place, according to an assessment by Freedom House Tunisia (Sprusansky, 2012). In Saudi Arabia, it was noted that the NGOs, charitable sector, and associations are principal actors in advancing the socio-political dialogue and social reform between the people and the governing Al Sa’ud family. Civil society has fostered more robust discussion and expression of dissent in addition to fulfilling their role as charitable organisations. The Sa’ud family exists simultaneously within the state where they are perceived as bureaucrats, and civil society where they are perceived as a magnanimous family (Fandy, 1999, cited in Montagu, 2010). A...
5 Pages(1250 words)Literature review
...Transfer Application My interest in economics can be attributed to my neighbor, who is a family friend and a professor of economics. He is so successful that no one would resist admiring his prowess and considering him a mentor. At one point, I overheard him discussing with my father how he and his team were planning major economic reforms for the government to improve the country’s economy. Ever since I was seven, I knew that I wanted to be just like him or even surpass him by becoming a popular economics scholar, not only in my country, but also in the entire world. My passion for becoming one of the greatest economists of all time was further bolstered by television programs in which guest economics...
2 Pages(500 words)Admission/Application Essay
... The Role of Information System in E-Government in Saudi Arabia
Executive Summary
The most notable technology that has changed the way we see things, literally, is the Information Technology. The information and communication technologies have developed further over the years to encourage the online trade as well as the development of electronic commerce. These include all the electronic sources which have the function of assessing, analyzing and transferring data is included in the information technology equipment. This general Information and Communication Technology (ICT) advancement has led to the expansion of the abilities of businesses and governments to utilize sophisticated...
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