DOING BUSINESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Sub-titled 'A Cultural and Practical Guide for All Business Professionals', this new edition updates and expands valuable cultural and practical information and is necessary reading for all professionals working with or in the Middle East and North Africa. It covers the practical impact of Islam on business, significant changes in recent years, understanding Saudi Vision 2030 and other key initiatives in the region, issues of particular importance to all businesswomen, and for men who might be working with Arab and Muslim businesswomen. It covers business etiquette from handshakes and business cards to dress codes, political and social dos and don'ts, how to communicate effectively including remote and virtual communication, and the practicalities from the initial visit to establishing productive working relationships, including opening an office. Includes overview of geography, demographics, Sunnis and Shi'a law and order, passport and visa, taboos, gift giving and what to do in free time in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Jerusalem, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, the Palestinian Territories, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen. 306pp, paperback, charts and graphs.