Expensive Dowries

Expensive Dowries

Date of meeting:        21/06/2011

Time of Meeting:       14:55

Venue:                        W104

Group members:

Chairman:           Saeed Al Qubaisi

Minute’s taker: Mohammed Al Harbi

Participants:       Hadif Al Menhali

Agenda:

1.     Marriage as social union.

2.    Traditions of marriage in the U.A.E.

3.    Problems of Emirati men (who have the desire to get married).

4.    Expensive DOWRY.

5.    Consequences of expensive dowry.

6.    Solutions.

Chairman Saeed called the meeting to commence at 14:55. The main problem that was discussed in the meeting is the expensive dowry in the U.A.E, but it started with Saeed talking about marriage generally as a social union. Then Mohammed pointed out the specific rules which govern marriage in the U.A.E. Hadif commented on the institution of marriage which include intimate interaction between partners.

To control the topic of the meeting, Saeed pointed out the major problems facing Emirati men who have the desire to get married which is expensive dowry. The consequences of this problem are significant. Mohammed raised the issue of dept and loan related to banks. Hadif emphasized on the social problems which includes living in a law conditions and below expectations, misunderstanding and continues arguments between partners could lead to divorce. Saeed notes that as a result of these problems, Emirati men tend to choose foreign girls who do not ask for such high standards. The result of this however is that Emirati girls stay maiden with no husband for years and maybe never married.

To find a solution for this issue, Mohammed mentioned the Marriage Fund which is sported and funded by the government of the U.A.E; in an attempt to lower the dowry. Awareness through media is an important method to influence families and general public. For example, movies, talk shows, and advertisement are practical means to change the concept of marriage and its costs.

The chairman called for the meeting to adjourn at 15:25