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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................ 11
1.1 Background of the Study............................................................................... 11
1.2 The importance of Using Technology in Education ...................................... 12
1.3 Architectural Project Cycle and Process ....................................................... 17
1.4 Problem Statement ....................................................................................... 19
1.5 Purpose of the study ..................................................................................... 21
1.6 Research Question ........................................................................................ 22
1.7 Significance of the Study ............................................................................... 23
1.8 Overview of Chapters ................................................................................... 25
1.9 Conclusion ..................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 2: Historical and Cultural Background ............................................................ 29
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 29
2.2 Background of the United Arab Emirates ..................................................... 29
2.2.1 Historical Background ........................................................................... 30
2.2.2 UAE POST-1971 ..................................................................................... 32
2.3 Arсhitесtural Development in the UAE ......................................................... 32
2.3.1 Early Architecture ................................................................................. 33
2.3.2 Contemporary Architecture in the UAЕ ................................................ 35
2.3.3 Modern Architecture ............................................................................ 37
2.4 Cultural Aspects of the UAE Society ............................................................. 39
2.5 UAE Culture and Hofstede’s Dimensions ...................................................... 40
2.6 PEST Analysis of the UAE .............................................................................. 42
2.6.1 Political .................................................................................................. 42
2.6.2 Economical Status ................................................................................. 43
2.6.3 Social Status .......................................................................................... 44
2.6.4 Technological Status ............................................................................. 44
2.7 Education in the Arab World ........................................................................ 45
2.8 Technology Use in Education in Arab World ................................................ 46
2.9 Conclusion ..................................................................................................... 49
Chapter Three: Needs Analysis .................................................................................... 51
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