• JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL WORLD
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• s.398
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• pp.46-50
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• 2010

"프랑스와 미국이 주도하는 글로벌 원전 산업에서 한국의 입지가 더 넓어질 것"(WSJ). "한국은 원전의 안전성과 가격 면에서 큰 장점을 가졌다"(로이터통신). '한국은 세계 원전 시장의 새로운 호랑이'(프랑스 일간르피가로 1월 14일 특집기사 제목) 등 UAE원전수주로 촉발된 우리나라의 원전 경쟁력을 집중 조명한 대표적인 외신 보도이다. 이와 함께 '1부 리그 파리 생제르맹이 3부 리그 팀에 진 느낌' 프랑스가 UAE 원전수주 공사를 빼앗긴 것을 두고 프랑스 핵안전연구소(IRSN) 부소장이 토로한 뼈아픈 이 한마디는 그들이 진한 아쉬움이 묻어있지만, 우리에게는 승리감을 뛰어 넘능 세계 최고의 경쟁력 조기 확보라는 숙제와 함께 진검승부를 벼르는 세계 강자들과의 피할 수 없는 결전의 목소리로 받아들여지고 있다.

• Nuclear industry
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• v.36 no.1
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• pp.8-10
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• 2016

• Nuclear industry
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• v.38 no.1
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• pp.22-26
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• 2018

• JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL WORLD
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• s.425
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• pp.80-83
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• 2012

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• v.47 no.3
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• pp.227-233
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• 2009

Local malaria transmission in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) came to an end in 1997. Nevertheless, UAE has been subjected to substantial importation of malaria cases from abroad, concerning both UAE nationals and immigrants from malarious countries with a total number of 2,119 cases in 2007. To evaluate a new DNA extraction technique using nested PCR, blood samples were collected from 132 individuals who presented to Infectious Diseases Department in Rashid Hospital, Dubai, and Central Department of Malaria Control with fever and persistent headache. Giemsa-stained blood films and ELISA test for malaria antibodies were carried out for detection of Plasmodium infection. Plasmodium infections were identified with the genus-specific primer set and species differentiation using nested PCR. A rapid procedure for diagnosis of malaria infections directly from dried blood spots using for the first time DNA extract from FTA Elute cards was evaluated in contrast to extraction techniques using FTA classic cards and rapid boiling technique. Our new simple technique for DNA extraction using FTA Elute cards was very sensitive giving a sensitivity of 100% compared to 94% using FTA classic cards and 62% in the rapid boiling technique. No complex preparation of blood samples was required prior to the amplification. The production cost of DNA isolation in our PCR assay was much less incomparable to that of other DNA extraction protocols. The nested PCR detected plasmodial infection and could differentiate P. falciparum from P. vivax, and also detected the mixed infection.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• v.7 no.12
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• pp.909-917
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• 2020

The research aims to analyze the firm-specific and macroeconomic factors that affect insurance company's financial performance. The research explores the variables that influence the financial performance of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)' insurance companies. The analysis for determining financial performance considers the following variables: the firm's age, retention ratio, capital adequacy, underwriting risk/loss ratio, financial-leverage, reinsurance dependency, and macro-economic factors such as GDP per capita, inflation rate considered as independent factors. The return-on-asset (ROA) is the key measuring indicator; it is regarded as the dependent variable for financial performance measures. The research focuses on secondary information obtained from insurance companies' financial statements. The researcher targeted 18 insurance companies listed on the UAE stock exchanges for study purposes. The research examines the overall factors that influence the financial performance of an insurance company. For analysis of data, software package of social sciences (SPSS version 20) is used. The studies used correlation and multiple linear regression analysis to determine financial performance and their effects. The analysis suggests that there are important and constructive relationships between the size, capital adequacy, and reinsurance dependency, while loss ratio, retention ratio, and financial leverage indicate a major negative relationship. And there's no link between GDP per capita and inflation.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• v.3 no.4
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• pp.298-304
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• 2012

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced tremendous economic and industrial growth in the petroleum, airline, maritime and construction sectors, especially since the discovery of oil reserves. Mass recruitment of low skilled or unskilled laborers from less-developed countries has been utilized to satisfy the manpower demands of these fast paced industrial developments. Such workforce recruitment has created an unusual populace demographic, with the total UAE population estimated at 8.3 million, composed of 950,000 Emiratis, with the remainder being multinational expatriate workers, with varying educational qualifications, work experience, religious beliefs, cultural practices, and native languages. These unique characteristics pose a challenge for health and safety professionals tasked with ensuring the UAE workforce adheres to specific occupational health and safety procedures. The paper discusses two case studies that employ a novel multimedia approach to raising health and safety awareness among a multinational workforce.

• Proceedings of the Korea Technology Innovation Society Conference
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• 2017.11a
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• pp.49-79
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• 2017

본 연구는 2011년 "원자력안전법" 제정 사례에 있어 정책의제 설정 과정을 동태적으로 이해하기 위해 다중흐름모형을 활용하여 분석을 수행하였다. 연구범위는 이명박 정부와 제18대 국회임기가 겹치는 기간인 2009년부터 2011년 간 기간으로서, 동 기간은 UAE 원전수출과 후쿠시마 원전사고라는 정 반대의 초점사건이 발생하면서 두 차례 의제설정 여부를 결정하는 정책의 창이 개방되었다. 분석결과, 문제의 흐름 영역에서는 정부의 원자력 정책에 있어 진흥과 규제기능을 별도 법령으로 분리하고 독립된 예산 및 전담조직을 구성하는 체계를 구축해야 한다는 문제는 장기간 존재해왔다. 1990년대부터 소수의 법학자들을 중심으로 문제인식과 대안제시가 이뤄지는 정책의 흐름이 발전되어 왔는데, 이후 UAE 원전수출 이후 2010년에 이르러서야 본격적으로 표출집단인 관료와 국회의원을 통해 구체적 대안이 제시되었고, 2011년 후쿠시마 원전사고 직후인 5월 원자력안전법이 제정되었다. 분석결과, 2009년 UAE원전수출 이후, 수출 확대 목적으로 제시된 원자력 규제 독립 법안이 통과되지 못했던 것에 반해, 2011년 후쿠시마 이후 원자력안전법이 통과 된 이유는 대안의 가치정합성, 사회여론, 정치환경 등 정치의 흐름이 크게 작용한 것으로 분석되었다.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• v.8 no.10
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• pp.341-352
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• 2021

Research on SMEs highlights their limited resources and the influential role of SMEs' owners/managers. In this respect, scholars stressed the importance of different capabilities possessed by owners/managers of SMEs in developing a competitive position and enhancing firm performance. This study intended to examine the direct influence of two fundamental capabilities: financial literacy and networking competency possessed by owners/managers of SMEs in China and the United Arab Emirate (UAE) on SMEs' financial performance. In addition, this research tested the moderating impact of market orientation. The quantitative research method was employed by administering structured questionnaires. A total of 150 and 120 questionnaires were collected from owners/managers of SMEs in China and UAE. Structural equation modeling was used for data analysis using Smart-Pls. Findings revealed that SMEs' financial performance was positively related to maintaining financial literacy and networking competency in both samples. Further, market orientation was found to strengthen the positive impact of financial literacy and networking competency on SMEs' financial performance in China. However, market orientation had a significant moderating impact only on the relationship between networking and the financial performance of SMEs in the UAE. This paper ends with providing a set of concluding remarks, recommendations, and potential areas of further research.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.1-9
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• 2021

UAE has rapidly developed into one of the leading global financial hubs, with significant transformations in its stock exchanges. In its attempt at economic diversification in the last two decades, the country has also taken a lead in the GCC region in introducing extensive reforms to attract FDI to the Emirates. However, oil price volatilities have posed a significant challenge to all oil-exporting countries. The main aim of this study is to explore the impact of economic diversification and oil price on the UAE stock market. The study applies Granger Causality and Vector Autoregressive Model on monthly Abu Dhabi stock exchange index, Dubai Fateh crude oil spot price, and FDI inflows during 2001-19. The short-term interbank rate has been included as a monetary policy variable. The results show a substantial difference between the two phases of reforms. Oil price and Abu Dhabi stock index show bidirectional relationship during 2001-09 but no causality was found during 2010-19. Furthermore, the second phase was characterized by unidirectional causation from FDI to ADX index. This study highlights FDI inflows as a key driver of stock market performance during the last decade and emphasizes the success of the intense reforms in the UAE initiated for the diversification of its economy.