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WELC
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Group Project:International Business Communication
CSUN English 205OL Spring 2010
Team
Mem
bers
The A-Team•E
liza Armor
•Rocky
Sabano
•Marcos Real
•Tony
Kaloutian
Cou
ntr
y In UAEUnited Arab
Emirates
How to Conduct Business
Guide To
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Wh
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is t
he U
AE?
7 emirates united by geography which differ culturally and economically
Dubai
Sharjah
Abu Dhabi
Ajman
Fujeira
Umm Al-Quwain
Ras Al Khaima
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tion
Total Population of UAE 4,320,000
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• Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the two focal metropolitan regions for the country.
• Evolved drastically over last 15 years, have become very secular compared to other five emirates.
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alm
The Palm is the world’s largest man-made islands• The Palm Jumeirah• The Palm Jebel Ali
• The Palm Deira• Leisure, residential and tourism
• Over 60 luxury hotels, 5,000 residential beachside villas, 5,000 apartments, marinas and theme parks
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d The World consists of over 300 man made islands that are designed to represent the world map
• Located 4 km offshore from Dubai• 9 km (width) by 7 km (length)• Visible from space
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Arabic is the official and universal language
Hindi and Urdu are minority languages
English is widely used in business
Farsi is spoken in Dubai
Eth
nic
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sSouth Asians accounted for 50% of the total population at last estimate. Emirates constituted 19%, while other Arabs and Iranians made up 23%. Other expatriates, including Westerners and East Asians, totaled 8%. Jordanians, Palestinians, Egyptians, Iraqis, and Bahrainis are employed throughout the bureaucracy, including the educational system.
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The United Arab Emirates dirham ( UD ), introduced as the currency in May 1973, is divided into 100 fils. There are coins of 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 fils and 1 and 5 dirham and notes of 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 dirhams.
UD 1 = $0.27337 (or $1 = UD 3.658)
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• Alcohol legalization in the country has taken place, but must be consumed in private licensed areas only such as clubs, bars and hotels
• Being caught drinking outside these areas will result in fines, prison sentences and deportation depending on severity and/or frequency.
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The Significance of Ramadan
Month in which the Qur’an (the holy book of Islam) was revealed.
Special month of: Fasting, Repentance, Increased prayer, Increased charity.
Ends with the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr: Day of celebration and gratitude.
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Westerner must be aware of severe consequences of disrespecting principles of holy month of
Ramadan9th month of Islamic calendar, August
• No eating from dusk till dawn• No Sex• No Lies• No Sinning• Not doing anything in excess
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In any form of greeting and upon entering a room it is absolutely crucial for one to say “Al Salamu Alaikum” (meaning “Peace Be Upon You”) to show respect.
Between people of the same gender, kissing on the cheek or nose is a greeting that exemplifies respect or affection.
Holding hands or linking arms is a sign of a close bond among people of the same gender.
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l Eti
qu
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eIn public places, people are expected to conform with
UAE culture and tradition.
1. No disrespectful or indecent clothing.
2. No public displays of affection or offensive acts.
3. No offensive language or signs
Disregarding the law can be punishable by deportation or prison sentences.
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l Eti
qu
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e When dining with someone socially or in business
terms, it is considered unorthodox to split the bill.
As the left hand is considered unclean, always use your right hand for eating, drinking and shaking
hands.
Unless you are a woman, avoid casual conversation with female Emirati Nationals; the same goes for
shaking hands unless she extends hers first.
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• Businessmen may dress formally in suits, yet when temperatures rise to 110 degrees Fahrenheit some may choose to wear a Kandora which is a light, loose-fitting
robe reaching to the ankles.
• Business women may wear suits, dresses, or sleeved blouses with skirts. To avoid wearing anything too revealing, women wear long sleeves and skirts to
exemplify respect toward the Muslim culture.
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Although Arabic is the country’s native language, English is the most widely spoken language by the
majority of the people and is even used on traffic signs
Approx 20% of the population are UAE nationals.
Influences from all over the world have reshaped the UAE culture making it possible for new businesses
and industries to develop today.
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The large nightlife industry of Dubai gives businessmen an idea of where the country is heading
in the future (all alcohol beverages contain a 30% additional tax).
Since UAE has become so diverse, the country’s culture and religious roots are expected to become
completely wiped out within 50 years or so.
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Thank you