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Academic Leadership for Teaching and Research Development in Higher Education: A Bahraini Case Study
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-03)The Arabian Gulf countries have witnessed a significant growth and development in higher education provisions and demands since the end of 1980s. The main purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the ... -
Accelerating Human Resource Development in Saudi Arabia
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The acceptance of halal food in non-Muslim countries: effects of religious identity, national identification, consumer ethnocentrism and consumer cosmopolitanism
(Emerald, 2019)Purpose – International restaurant and fast food chains such as KFC, McDonalds and Subway currently serve halal food in some non-Muslim countries, with mixed results. The purpose of this research is to identify the factors ... -
ACCESSIBILITY OF INCLUSIVE PROVISIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TRANSITIONING INTO HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE UAE: AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-10)Embodying the aspiration of the United Arab Emirates leadership, the vision of the Ministry of Education (MOE), is to ensure quality education for all. To implement the Federal Law 29 of 2006 on the rights of People with ... -
Achievement in Taught Modules as a Predictor of Subsequent Behaviour of Project Management Masters Students in The British University in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2012-04)A review of literature demonstrates that there are several studies on different aspects of higher education including progression patterns, achievement, completion and predictors of academic success. In this study, the ... -
Achieving legitimacy in cross-border higher education: institutional influences on Chinese international branch campuses in South East Asia
(SAGE, 2018)All universities must achieve legitimacy, as this is essential to attract students, staff and resources, including funding. In order to achieve legitimacy in transnational higher education, universities must conform to the ... -
Achieving Sustainable Outdoor Thermal Comfort in the American University of Sharjah Campus
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-09)There are many factors that impact and influence the success of an urban space. Numerous physical and social environment components and location of the given space in the city are all key components that play part. This ... -
Achieving sustainable regeneration and walkable communities through investigation of different urban configurations in Dubai, UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-10)One of the major challenges facing urban planners in Dubai is the rapid growth of population. New developments were constructed within the last few years which caused the urban sprawl to reach the edge of the city. In this ... -
Achieving thermal comfort by applying passive cooling strategies to courtyard houses in Dubai (UAE)
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2014-05)A passive design approach is centered upon integrating the microclimatic requests into the design to accomplish advanced comfort levels with lower energy depletion. The purpose of this research was to examine the cooling ... -
The Adaptability of Adjudication in the UAE from the Perspective of Islamic Shariaa and Civil law
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-03)A number of jurisdictions have introduced a new mechanism to resolve construction disputes cheaply, expediently and efficiently. This new mechanism should consider the privity of construction contracts and without prejudice ... -
ADAPTATION OF BIM WORKFLOW IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS & THE NEED TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL BIM STANDARD
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-02)The Introduction of the concept of BIM into the construction industry, have made significant changes to the working standards and workflow pattern. This thesis examines the said changes in comparison to the traditional ... -
Adaptive Secure Pipeline for Attacks Detection in Networks with set of Distribution Hosts
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2022-01)Currently, malware continues to represent one of the main computer security threats. It is difficult to have efficient detection systems to precisely separate normal behavior from malicious behavior, based on the analysis ... -
THE ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRACTUAL DELAY AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-11)This thesis examines the approach of the parties towards administering the conditions of contract with regards to contractual delay and ascertain as to why construction projects in the UAE are notoriously late in project ... -
Adopting FIDIC 2017 Red Book Extension of Time Procedure for Construction Projects in UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-07)It has been concluded by several studies that EOT claims are among the most disputed issues in the construction industry due to lack, misunderstanding, or wrong application of relevant contract provisions. In the case of ... -
Adoption and Implementation of Online Learning Systems in Lebanon: Prospects and Barriers
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-08)This study aims at obtaining a finer-grained understanding of the primary prospects and barriers to adopt and implement online education systems in Lebanon, through investigating online learning readiness and acceptance ... -
The Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in UAE Education Sector
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-06)Artificial Intelligence is a very emerging trend in the field of technology and it has the potential to revolutionize and transform the way humans interact with the help of machines. The role played by Artificial Intelligence ... -
Adoption of Greywater Reuse Systems in Hotels in Abu Dhabi
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-12)Availability of water resources has become a global issue that is imperative to resolve to achieve sustainable growth for generations to come. Various solutions have been launched to conserve the environment in all its ... -
ADR’s Effectiveness in UAE, Is it worth it to take the Time?
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-10)The paper aims to discuss the most successful internationally recognized ADR's (Alternative Dispute Resolution) and the obstacles and difficulties facing the implementation the same ADR's in UAE. The paper also aims to ... -
Advanced Composites as Reinforcement for Concrete
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-05)Recently, the demand for building concrete structures reinforced with steel rebars is gradually increasing worldwide. The serviceability of these reinforced concrete structures is affected by multiple factors, one of which ... -
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Learning for Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities During Covid-19 at University in UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-10)This study investigates the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning for SEND (students with special educational needs and disabilities) during COVID-19 crisis at the University in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ...