The Middle East - new outsourcing hotspot?
As rising wages and attrition rates in India spur some international companies to seek new locales for outsourcing operations, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America have all been competing...
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Starbucks: thinking global, acting local
Autumn is upon us, which means the return of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte. It's also Ramadan, and for its customers in the Middle East, Starbucks has created a new drink it hopes becomes a Ramadan...
View ArticleAn expatriate child's view of Saudi Arabia
With all the attention given to the Middle East today, it is important that the Western public receives a complete picture in order that their opinions and sentiment toward Arabs and their homeland’s...
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Muhammad & the teddy bear: a case of intercultural incompetence
Every now and again we get an international story that demonstrates the importance of cultural awareness in the modern age. Examples include the Israeli tourists kissing in a Hindu shrine, the movie...
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The cultural aspects of doing business in the Middle East
Farhad Heydari lays out the complexities and the basics of doing business in the Middle East, whether in its more worldly or more insular regions. In the early stages of David Lean's Academy...
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Middle East: The New Emerging-market Opportunity
The Middle East has been an important part of Earth since the earliest days of human existence: birthplace of civilization, the wheel and mathematics. It is home to the roots of three of the world’s...
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HR Expat Management Conferences, Event, Seminars 2008
GMS (Global Mobility Specialist) Training and Certification When and Where: 13th, 16-17 June 2008 – Brussels, Belgium 27-29 October 2008 – Washington D.C. Produced by: Worldwide ERC’s Global Workforce...
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The Middle East Unveiled: A Review
As someone in the intercultural field, a Muslim and having spent many years living, working and travelling throughout the Arab world, I am always keen to scrutinize literature aimed at business...
View Article20 Must Know Arabic Words and Phrases for your Business Trip to the Arab World
Travelling to the Middle East, The Gulf or Arab world on business? No matter where in the world you go for work knowing a few words or phrases in the local language can break down barriers, build...
View ArticleEcommerce Opportunities: Middle East and North Africa
Looking for international ecommerce opportunities? With improving global internet penetration rates, increasing trust in online sales and more demand for internet retail solutions, the future looks...
View ArticleWhy Arabic Language Translation is Hotter than Chillies
Tell someone you’re an Arabic translator, people generally look at you like they’re pretty impressed. The kudos of being able to speak and understand such a complex language, the fantastic job...
View ArticleMachine Translation Software needed for Arabic and Middle East
As the Arab world and Middle East is quickly making a name for itself on the international market, it is no wonder the region is starting to focus on translation and localisation. Reine Farhat gives...
View ArticleHow Video Games are Culturally Adapted for the Arab Market
The culture in the Middle East is very different from that in the Western. This can been seen in daily life, but it also influences the Arabic gaming industry. To become more successful in the region,...
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