UAE SST – REVISION WORKSHEET – FINAL

LESSON 1: TRANSITIONING TO THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY

Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following does The UAE National Agenda 2021 seek to do
a) increase population in the UAE
b) increase oil production
c) improve mining in the UAE
d) promote innovation, research and development

2. The knowledge economy workforce includes

a) legislators
b) managers
c) specialists
d) all of the above
3. An indicator of social progress and stability in the UAE is
a) Gross Domestic Product
b) Population
c) Gender equality
d) Suitable infrastructure
4. The UAE is a signatory to the CEDAW, which is an international treaty that requires
countries to eliminate discrimination against
a) children
b) women
c) prisoners
d) labourers
5. The UAE appointed its first female judge, Judge Khulood al Dhaheri in
a) 2006
b) 2007
c) 2008
d) 2009
6. The Khwaja bint Al Azwar Military School was UAE’s first _____________ for women
a) military college
b) engineering school
c) technical institute
d) mechanical enterprise
7. The membership of women in the UAE Federal National Council is
a) 20%
b) 30%
c) 40%
d) 50%
8. A conflict where a moral decision must be made to resolve an issue is called
a) ethical dilemma
b) moral responsibility
c) utopian ideal
d) customary action
9. The creation of Automated Teller Machines was possible with the help of
a) Improved Markets
b) Skilled Labour
c) Radical Thought
d) Artificial Intelligence
10. Between 1970’s and 2010, the number of human bank cashiers in the United States
increased during the same time as the introduction of ATMs because
a) banks could not afford to pay human tellers
b) banks could open more neighbourhood branches
c) deposits could be automatically made
d) ATMs were found in many places
11. How many officials were involved in the development of the National Agenda 2021?
a. 300
b. 1000
c. 50
d. 10

12. Which of these is a sector of the National Agenda 2021?

a. Education
B. Entertainment
c. Sports
d. Space travel

13. How many federal and local government sectors were involved in the development
of the National Agenda 2021?
a. 90
b. 100
c. 25
d. 50

14. Which of the following is part of the Mubdala’s health-care network ?

a. Glucare Integrated Diabetes Centre
b. Imperial College Diabetes Centre
c. Sheikh Shakbut Medical Centre
d. Dubai Health Care City
Answer the following
1. What is knowledge economy?
The knowledge economy is a system of consumption and production that is based on
intellectual capital. In particular, it refers to the ability to capitalize on scientific discoveries
and basic and applied research. This has come to represent a large component of
all economic activity in most developed countries

2. What is developing a knowledge economy workforce?

Developing a knowledge economy workforce means creating knowledge economy jobs.
Jobs in the knowledge economy include legislators, managers, business executives, and
specialists and technicians in the scientific, technical and humanitarian areas

3. Why is Emiratisation important part of the national economic expansion plan?

To overcome the structural division in the labour market, the UAE Government launched
the Emiratisation (Tawteen in Arabic) campaign which mandates the inclusion of Emiratis in
the job sector, particularly in the private sector. Emiratisation aims to increase the number of
Emiratis in the job market and their contribution to the economy. Emiratisation will promote
development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation. It will
lead to substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including
technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship.
4. Why is gender equality an important goal in the UAE Vision 2021 National Agenda?
Gender equality is an important goal in the UAE because it is an indicator of social progress
and stability. Most experts agree that there are five indicators for gender equality: power
distributed by gender, women’s participation in society and governance, similar female and
male mean years of schooling, number of lower chamber female legislators, and number of
elected women in the cabinet.

5. State the significance of the following years:

2004: the UAE became a signatory to the united nations convention on the elimination of all
forms of discrimination against women (CEDAW)
2008: UAE had its first female judge.
2020:50% of the Federal National Council (FNC) members were women.
 Lesson 2 - 21st CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE AND SMART
INITIATIVES
1. NSS stands for--------------------

a)National Nutrition Strategy.

b)National Nourishment system
c)National Nutrients Scheme
d)Natural Nutrients Scheme.

2. A healthy diet help us-----------------------

a)Reduce the weight

b) Reduce the risk of chronic disease.
c)Reduce the Fat
d)Reproduce the minerals

3. What was the theme NNW 2020?

a) Eat Right Bite by Bite
b)Have it your Way
c)Health is wealth
d)Diamonds forever.

4.What is the percentage relative reduction in the prevalence of insufficient physical

Activity?
a) 10 %
b)20%
c)30%
d) 40%

5.---------------Percent relative reduction in mean population intake of salt.

a) 50%
b) 30%
c) 25%
d) 20%

6. Who is the Father of Science?

a) Galileo Galilei
b) Albert Einstein
c) Graham Bell
d) Garibaldi

7. Dubai has become a ------------------------ in technology.

a. Global pioneer.
b. Universal achievement
c. Excellent
d. World Record.

8. ------- and --------- examples of Science and Technology.

a. Television and Telescope
b. The Telescope and Microscope.
c. The Telephone and Telescope.
d. Solar car

9. What is the full name of science?

a)"Systematic, comprehensive, investigation" and "exploration of natural, causes and
effect"
b) Systematic, cohesive, innovative and experimental of natural cause and effect
c)Systematic complex innovative and explanatory of natural causes and effect
d)Systematic cooperative investigation and exploitation of natural cause and effect.

10. In which of the following year was the first the science and technology policy introduced
in India?
a. 1968
b. 1958
c. 1858
d. 1978

Answer the following:

1. What is MOHRE & KPIS stand for?

MOHRE- Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

KPIS-Key Performance Indicators.

2. What do you mean by Strategic Initiatives?

The UAE launched Vision 2021 which aims to make the UAE one of the best countries in the
world. In order to achieve this ambition, the UAE launched the National Agenda comprising
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategies and Plans.

3. Define the following Terms.

• Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE)
• Smart initiative
• Infrastructure
• Emiratisation

MOHRE - Ministry which plays an important role in overseeing the workforce and regulating
the employment process for both the private and public sector in the UAE.
Infrastructure – The underlined support system that enables transportation, communication,
fresh water, sewage and so on.
Emiratisation – The program and policy of prioritizing the employment and career
advancement of UAE citizens.

4. List out 6 Strategic GOALS listed by Ministry of human resource and Emiratisation.
1.Empowerment of Emiratis
2.Protection of all workers
3.Efficiency of the labour market
4.Provision of excellent services to all
5.Delivery of administrative services according to the standards of transparency, dynamism
and quality
6.A culture of innovation established within the ministry.

5. What are the objectives of the National Nutrition Strategy 2017-2021?

1. To imrpove maternal, newborn, and young child nutrition by attaining a 50% reduction in
anaemia in women of reproductive age, and a minimum increase of 50% exclusive
breastfeeding rate for infants (of birth to 6 months of age).
2. To reduce morbidity and mortality rates from non-communicable diseases by following a
healthy diet and engaging in physical activities by achieving a 10% reduction in the prevalence
of insufficient physical activity, a 30% of reduction in mean population intake of salt and
reduction in the prevalence of obesity among children (from 5 to 17 years of age) by 2.4 per
cent.

6. Find out and write about the National Strategy for Higher Education 2030.

To serve the UAE's future generations, the strategy aims to develop and achieve the best
scientific and professional education standards possible. The goal of the strategy is to provide
future generations with the technical and practical skills they will need to drive the economy
in both the public and private sectors. It also intends to train a new generation of Emirati
professionals to maintain growth in key areas such as knowledge, the economy,
entrepreneurship, and the general development of the UAE labor market.

5. Write about the objectives of The National Employment Strategy 2031.

The goal of the strategy is to assist the government in its efforts to create a knowledge-based
economy. The strategy also aims to increase UAE citizens' participation in the labor market by
increasing women's participation and Emiratisation rates in high-value-added industries. By
2031, the ministry expects the total national workforce in the public and private sectors to be
around 610,000.

LESSON 3 : INNOVATION IN HEALTH CARE,EDUCATION AND SOCIAL

SERVICES

Fill in the blanks

1. The first clinic in the emirate of Abu Dhabi was established in Al Ain in the year 1960.
2. Oasis Hospital was one of the first modern hospitals in the Al Ain region of the UAE.
3. The state of the art equipment medical facility which specialized in treating diabetic patients
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
4. Virtual classrooms allows students to learn beyond what is taught in a classroom.
5. The Federal strategy and plan aims towards Education is Ministry of Education Strategic
Plan 2017-2021.
6. _Social services_ can be described as government funded services that benefit local and
international services.

1. List the significant improvements to the UAE’s healthcare system.

 • Innovation in the healthcare sector is one of the goals outlined in the UAE’s 2020 plan.
• One of the first developments occurred in 1943 in the Al Ras area of the emirate of
Dubai. A small healthcare centre opened providing basic medical support to the
community.
• By 1951, with the support of the late Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum, the first phases of the
Al Maktoum hospital were being built.
• The first clinic in the emirate of Abu Dhabi was established in Al Ain in the 1960s.
Clinic called Oasis Hospital was one of the first modern hospitals in the region.
• By 1970, the Ministry of Health and Prevention was formed to provide comprehensive
• healthcare to all citizens and residents of the UAE.
• Today, the UAE has one of the most innovative and comprehensive healthcare systems
in the world with over 104 hospitals with approximately 20 physicians and 40
nurses/midwives per every 10,000 people in the country.

2. Describe the UAE Educational System and how does it empower the economy of the
country?
• The Ministry of Education aligned the UAE’s Vision 2021 National Agenda with the
overall goal is provide a first-rate education system for the students in the UAE.
• To reach this goal, schools and universities are embracing advanced technology such
as 3D printers, Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and more.
• Smart classrooms and blended learning styles are being used throughout the UAE to
ensure that students are able to compete on an international level.
• Schools and universities in the UAE strive to be innovative to create students that are
lifelong learners.

3. What is Blended Learning?

• Blended-learning is an important part of many UAE schools.
• Student attends classes online or face-to-face at school and have online multimedia
coursework before or after the sessions with their teachers.
• Students collaborate with each other for student group activities relying on information
gathered from online resources.
• Students can collaborate with other students in the same school, in a different school,
or even a different country.

LESSON 4 : SUSTAINABILITY IN THE UAE

Choose the correct option:-

1. Masdar is without carbon (dioxide/fuels). This means that it doesn’t use any coal, oil,
or other materials that cause (pollution/heat).
2. All the rubbish is (recycled/sent into the ocean). This means that the rubbish does not
pollute the environment because it is changed into (another form of energy/water).
3. The Masdar community does not have any (public transportation/cars). Buses and
other vehicles run on(gasoline/batteries).
4. There are farms outside the city which produce energy from (wind and sun/oil).
5. Why Masdar city is also known as “Green City”?
It is environmentally friendly in every way.
6. What are some of the causes of the global warming?
 Burning of fossil fuels, Deforestation, industrial pollution, excessive use of natural
resources.
1. According to the UAE’s 2050 Energy Strategy, what are the plans and initiatives for
sustainable infrastructure to save future environment?
• Advanced energy-efficient desalination pilot project
• Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030
• Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050
• Ras Al Khaimah Energy Efficiency and Renewables Strategy 2040

CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS

1. Examine how ‘UAE a country of tolerance’ with solely human objectives have played
major role in the sphere of foreign aid.

Less developed countries have been given special concern by the United Arab Emirates.
Through specific policies, the UAE distributed aid to foreign countries widely over the world.
As a country of tolerance with solely human objectives, its aid is not limited to geography,
colour, race, or religion; nor is it even governed by any politics.

2. How UAE through its contributions meets human needs all over the world.

There are more than 35 charitable organizations (governmental and non-governmental) in the
UAE. Poverty, lack of water, clean water, education, immunisation, and accommodations are
the concentrations for the UAE’s contributions to meet human needs all over the world. The
UAE is answering any call for assistance from poor countries and countries constantly suffering
from natural disasters.

3. Define the term ‘Immunisation’ and list few infectious diseases.

Immunisation is the use of vaccines to protect children and adults from infectious
diseases, like the flu, polio, cholera and many others.

4. Write a note on charitable organizations in the UAE and describe what they do.

Dubai Cares Dubai Cares is playing a key role in helping achieve the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and quality education
for all and promote lifelong learning by 2030, by supporting programs in early childhood
development, access to quality primary and secondary education, technical and vocational
education and training for youth as well as a particular focus on education in emergencies and
protracted crises
Al Ihsan Charity Association (Ajman) The Association seeks through its vision of the
leadership of philanthropy in UAE, to achieve the principle of social solidarity between
members of society; by setting specific goals, comprehensive plan and clear visions based on
providing help to the needy and poor families within the state.
UAE Red Crescent Authority in Ras Al Khaimah The Authority works to support the official
authorities in peacetime and wartime, in accordance with the provisions of Article (26) of the
First Geneva Convention of 1949. In Peace Time: Organizing awareness programs, First aid,
Protection and control the epidemics, Take attention to the social issues and providing various
humanitarian assistance for vulnerable, needy people and victims of accidents and disasters In
WarTime : Transferring and treating the wounded and assist prisoners in the scope of the
Geneva Conventions. Provide first aid and relief to the victims. Protection of civilians and
sheltering the displaced and homeless. Search for missing persons’ and reunion the separated
families.
Volunteers.ae Opportunity to choose volunteer opportunities that best suit individual interests
and experiences Obtaining financial support for distinctive volunteer ideas Honoring the best
volunteers

MAP WORK
The City where the first modern hospital was constructed – Al ain
The Emirate where the state of the art equipped medical facility on diabetes treatment centre is
located – Abu Dhabi
The city where the first hospital in the country that constructed around 1948 - Dubai