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Information Sciences Letters

Information Sciences Letters

Abstract

The study aimed to find out if the network of social relations works to achieve community security in the UAE community through a sample of citizens in the neighborhoods of the Emirate of Sharjah, by relying on the qualitative approach; Using the in-depth interview with 25 citizens. The strength of the presence of social capital in the neighborhood is evident, which achieves identity security for individuals represented Firstly-in the security of homogeneous reference through the following indicators: “preserving the identity of children, customs and traditions, identity, of alienation away from the neighborhood.” Secondly: indicators of spatial mobility security “comfort and tranquility, knowledge of the surroundings, presence of formal and informal protection” despite the existence of some kind of anxiety as a result of the presence of expatriate workers in these areas. Third: indicators of ideological security “lack of fear for ideas and beliefs, in addition to the presence of mosques in all neighborhoods, which Intellectual and doctrinal security is born on children.” Fourthly: Indicators of rotational control security “existential security in the neighborhood due to rotational control, movement with complete freedom to know those around the area, their knowledge of danger points and collectively addressing them, ensuring that the elderly in the region confront any stranger.” Fifth: emotional security, given the specificity of this aspect in Emirati society It is drawn from the narrow web of relationships". The study also revealed a number of threats to community security from the point of view of citizens, represented in "the presence of workers and their homes in residential neighborhoods, itinerant workers" Citizens see it to get rid of the threats represented in: "awareness programs from the suburban councils, activating the role of the elderly”.

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