Doing Business in the Middle East: A cultural and practical guide for all Business Professionals (Inspector Carlyle)

This expanded second edition of the successful The Middle East Unveiled updates the valuable cultural and practical information contained in the book. Necessary reading for all professionals working in the Middle East and North Africa, it includes:

. The practical impact of Islam on business
. Safety and security in the region
. Business etiquette, from handshakes and business cards to dress codes
. Political and social do's and don'ts
. How to communicate effectively in the Middle East
. The practicalities of doing business - from the initial visit to establishing productive working relationships,including opening an office in the region

Doing Business in the Middle East is aimed at all business travellers. It also focuses on issues of particular importance to all businesswomen, and for men who might be working with Arab and Muslim women.