BUSINESS BREAKFAST | Business Etiquette by The Arab Culturalist

Wondering how to navigate this unique multi-cultural environment? Hosted jointly with the Austrian Business Council, this Q&A session helps built confidence and knowledge about doing business in the region.

Speaker: Nasif Kayed, CEO & Founder at The Arab Culturalist.

When: 14th February 2017 at 8:30am (registration opens at 8:00am).

Where: The H Hotel. Al Massa Section 2 Ballroom Level. Valet parking available.

AED 100 for SBC Members | AED 150 for Non Members.

ADVANCE PAYMENT IS REQUIRED

Bank transfer – Bank Details here

Cash or cheque delivery – SBC Office Economic and Commercial Office, Emirates Towers, Level 26

AGENDA

Considerations in Business.

• Communication. Greetings | Initial contact | Physical etiquettes | Gender differences | Comments | The right hand side (Yameen) | Objects & Items.
• Meeting & Negotiation. Meeting environment | Speaking etiquettes | Closing a deal.

General Cultural Considerations. Interruptions | Giving criticism and praise | Invitations.

Religious Considerations. Call to prayers and meeting times | Prohibitions, haram/halal | Islamic Calendar | Ramadan & Eid etiquette.

Legal Considerations. The law is different in each Emirate | Awareness of social laws.

Event hosted jointly with