The difference between the UAE and the rest of the world...

During the years, I've come to meet or notice people from all around the world who happen to share the same idea about America, that it is the best country in the world.

To be honest, when I had the thought of creating this blog, I had no intention to make comparisons between countries, but to answer all the people who insisted on making them... I'm making this subject first on my blog.

Well here's the thing, where ever you go, and no matter how good that place was;  you will ALWAYS find someone comparing it with the States. You'd hear: " oh i wish i was in the states" or " it's so much better in America", or " GOD BLESS USA for this or that!!". And honestly, i don't blame them... America has been the leading country in the world for decades, we grew up on the dream that we will visit it someday or have a chance to study or work there. It's a place where chances are found, where people look for new beginnings and better lives.. it's basically a dream for a lot of people. 

But let's look at it from a different perspective... in my opinion what makes it a leading country is the Political power. I mean yes, it is also strong economically and industrially, but so is Japan!  It's really difficult to compare, because there are many powerful countries in the world. But there are some differences between the US and the UAE that no one can deny, the US has higher crime rates, poverty, homeless population, racism, and you can tell where i'm going from here.

It took the USA more than 200 years to become the "First world country", (in 1778, when the "United States of America" was declared as the official name), but it took the UAE less than 40 years to become what it is today (starting from1972 when the union was formed). Let us not underestimate this fact, the Emirates managed to become one of the leading Arab countries in all aspects in no time! it has developed in economics, education, infrastructure, culture, business, and health. all of a sudden, you can see high towers and bridges everywhere, trains passing above the streets, malls in every area of a city, and landmarks that are recognized in the whole world like Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Mosque! and I can't forget to mention that you can walk in the streets finding no homeless people in the way, and most importantly no criminals holding out a gun in your face asking you to give them your wallet!

These are not just words and numbers, these are people and years of dedication to the good of their country.

So YES! it is a place that's worth recognition and respect, and I'm guessing that in also no time, the UAE will be where chances, new beginnings, and hopes are found for many generations to come.