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Arab Business Etiquettes
Intercultural Communication with Arab Business Partners |
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Let us tell you about sensitive subjects, religious values, norms and ways of behaviour in the Arab world and how this influences your business. This seminar prepares European and non Arab businessmen to conduct successful presentations and business talks for possible business in the Arab region. You will gain knowledge that will help you to avoid unwanted insults and intercultural mistakes, while dealing with Arab partners. |
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Objectives: |
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The Participants |
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will gain insights into the typical characteristics of Arab companies and management and how they are linked to Arabic history, society and culture; |
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will get a guide to Do's & Don'ts In The Arabian Culture & Market |
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will understand Arab business etiquette rules and will be able to interact in a proper way with Arabs at different positions in the company. |
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will learn how to create a positive impression and avoid unintentional offence |
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| Contents |
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Characteristics of Arab Countries
History of the Arab states and people / Islam / Development of nation states /Consequences |
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Examination of assumptions and values within your own culture |
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Facts > Attitudes > Behaviour: a model for developing understanding of Arab people and their business practices |
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Do's & Don'ts In The Arabian Culture & Market |
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Business is Personal: Arab attitudes to time, truth, business- and private relationships, communication, life and death |
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Islam: The impact on business practice |
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Cross-cultural communication skills: Techniques in dealing with the Arab World |
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Basic Language Skills and Arab Body Language: Greetings / Gestures / Smiles / Manners & Taboos |
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| Methods |
| Interactive workshop; group discussions, participants’ questions and exchange of experiences, authentic practical examples. |
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| Participants |
| Employees dealing directly with ARAB business partners, ABB- Delegations visiting Arab business Partners or Politicians |
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| Duration |
| 1 or 2 days |
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