Despite the technological and urban advancements, the children did not abandon their fathers' legacies
The UAE ... a modern life not without the charm of the desert
The urban boom and the transformations and development of society did not neglect the prominent presence of the heritage and the pride in traditions and national identity.
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A visitor's fascination with the UAE does not stop at the fastest growing development in the world, or at its most vibrant city.
Heritage has an abundant share of dazzling visitors as well.
Although the modern UAE march is a symbol of development and advancement, and the most important thing that this implies of openness to modern life styles in various fields, up to the digital revolution and the urban boom through which models of architecture were presented that are considered an icon on the world level, but it is in the midst of the transformations and development of society There is still a prominent presence of heritage, pride in national traditions and identity.
Emiratis are still characterized by friendliness and welcoming of guests, and these features are evident in contemporary Emirati life, as guests are received with appreciation and respect .. and they are usually welcomed by offering food, dates and coffee, and this tradition continues to this day, so luxury hotels and commercial centers offer dates and coffee. To her guests in the reception halls in the same spirit and in the manner that a man of the Badia presents to his guests in his private majlis.
On this, citizen Abdullah Suleiman says: “The UAE offers the most beautiful manifestations of development and sophistication, as everything possible meets in one place, starting from the tallest tower in the world, the largest ice hall, and the largest commercial center, but you are in the midst of the construction and technology revolution. You cannot ignore the nature of the desert. And its inhabitants are Bedouins. ”
Sulaiman added: “Despite the technological and urban progress in the Emirates, today's generation has not abandoned the legacy of its fathers and grandfathers. The UAE and its wise leadership ».
Suleiman remembers that in the past, one would not have had difficulty getting to know the new neighbors, by virtue of the smallness of cities and the openness of neighborhoods to each other, while in the present time the development of civilization and the pattern of civilization impose its rhythm on the life and style of the individual, so people are separated due to the diversity and complexity of life areas, and preoccupation A permanent individual with his work and following up on the affairs of his family and children, and the availability of modern means of communication, which made it easier for a person to talk with his relatives and friends from a distance, without the need for field visits.
Bin Sulaiman appreciated the official and governmental role, especially what the municipal and local councils are doing in all the emirates of the state in re-establishing social interconnection between individuals living in the same neighborhood, and praised everyone who raised the flag, knowledge and challenge, and riding the carpet of change for the better, and for those who still paint the face of the desert The Bedouin feather of originality.
Today, and in the face of the advancement of modern civilization, the legacies and customs of the Badia have not retreated in the lives of the residents, and everyone continues to adhere to it as part of the heritage, in fulfillment of the tradition of the ancestors.
Away there, the UAE desert still reflects its beautiful past, adheres to its customs, traditions and constants, and embraces it, despite the fact that many things have changed.
This is what was mentioned by citizen Muhammad bin Salem Al Ketbi: “The people of the desert have been inhabiting modern dwellings since the late 1960s ... and no one is roaming the desert with his herds of cattle and camels in search of water.”
He points with his hand to the villages scattered in front of him on the horizon, and says, "These villages that we see now in front of us are all new, and were built at the beginning of the era of the late founder, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul."
"These people have now settled in these areas, and they now have their modern homes and farms. They have their schools and hospitals now, and they enjoy all the services available in cities without congestion, so the area combined the services of the city and the beauty of the desert alike," he added.
Al-Ketbi says, “We are proud and proud of the development and progress our country has achieved, but we are also proud and proud of our heritage and the legacies of the Badia..Although we have attended and live the city life in the depths of the desert, we still care about camels and drink camel milk, even if the SUVs, not Camels are the undisputed ship of the desert.
He added, "People in the desert are close to each other, although they have moved to modern popular homes, which are surrounded by walls on all four sides, but the neighbor knows everything about his neighbor."
Inherited values inhabit Emiratis
Citizen Muhammad bin Salem Al Ketbi said that the inherited values still inhabit the Emiratis and control their behavior. “If a neighbor comes next to us, we consider him a brother and friend, we help him when needed, we share his pains and concerns, and we cooperate collectively in solving the problems of the people around us.”
He added, "This is one of our old habits, and we still adhere to it .. When the neighbor descends a new home, his neighbors race to honor him and invite him to lunch and dinner, and not a week goes by until he quickly adapts to the rest of the neighborhood's residents and becomes part of them."
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front of the advancement of modern civilization, the legacies and customs have not retreated and everyone is still clinging to them.
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