Doing Business in the Middle East

Doing Business in the Middle East
Author: Donna Marsh
Publisher: Robinson
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2015-05-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1472135679

This new and updated book is 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 - Political and social do's and don'ts The practicalities of doing business in the MEA region are covered in detail, from the initial visit to establishing productive working relationships, including opening an office in the region. It also focuses on issues of particular importance to all businesswomen, and for men who might be working with Arab and Muslim women.

Middle Eastern Business Environment (Preliminary Edition)

Middle Eastern Business Environment (Preliminary Edition)
Author: Morris A. Kalliny
Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-08-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781626616783

Middle East Business Environment is a comprehensive reference for academics, global executives, and policymakers interested in the region. The book provides clear insight into the business environment as viewed from the perspectives of multiple disciplines. The opening chapter discusses factors that affect the business environment in the Middle East. Subsequent chapters explore the main elements of Middle Eastern culture including religion, values, and attitudes, and consider how these affect business practices. They investigate how Middle Eastern countries are faring in their economic development efforts. They examine global trade regimes, the emerging field of global e-commerce, and challenges that may impede regional integration. They learn about Islamic finance and how it functions, and they look at marketing challenges facing Middle Eastern nations. Middle East Business Environment helps students identify multiple forces that come into play in the environment where businesses operate in the region. The book can be used in courses in international business, international economics, and Middle Eastern studies.

10 Tips for Leading in the Middle East

10 Tips for Leading in the Middle East
Author: Dr. Tommy Weir
Publisher: Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2014-08-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9719640197

10 Tips for Leading in the Middle East is a practical guide for expats and locals alike, providing tips to lead in an environment that is vastly different from the world with which most upper-management members have been working. You may be wondering, "e;Where did these ten tips come from?"e; Dr. Tommy spent a decade up close and personally researching leadership in the Arab World. This started with understanding sociological trends to frame the context for the Middle East, demographic implications, organizational behavior and leadership approaches. His extensive experience includes working with more than thirty companies, interviewing over seven hundred leaders, and developing at least three thousand leaders. Acknowledging the vast differences found across the Arab World, Dr. Weir focuses on the principal similarities between the GCC, Levant and Egypt, even within the GCC, that exist within the business world. These areas of commonality are substantial, and he uses them to craft an engaging collection of tips that help leaders enter this part of the business world with confidence and clear direction. With the purpose of aiding potential or current business leaders who wish to succeed in the Middle East, this book is a constant companion for the senior executive. Whether one is embarking on a senior leadership position or merely curious and a seeker of leadership knowledge, you will find 10 Tips for Leading in the Middle East to be a fascinating guide written by someone who knows firsthand the potential inside the boardroom within the corporate world of the Middle East. This must-read book immediately separates itself from theoretical texts while keeping the focus on the applicable nature of leading in the Middle East. Its simplicity highlights what you can expect, which is like having a "e;Coffee Conversation"e; with Dr. Tommy who answers, "e;Would you tell me from your experience and research what does it take to be a good leader here?"e;

International Business in the Middle East

International Business in the Middle East
Author: Erdener Kaynak
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2015-10-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3110852179

16.5 Within Western Countries -- 16.6 Between the Two Groups -- 16.7 Future Market Scenarios in the Middle East -- References -- The Editor -- The Authors -- Author Index -- Subject Index

Business and Education in the Middle East

Business and Education in the Middle East
Author: N. Azoury
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2014-07-29
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1137396962

Business and Education in the Middle East brings together academic and business expertise in order to come up with long-term strategies that will have a great effect on the university performance and governance. The book shares experiences and knowledge to explore innovative strategies and plans with a new perspective for the future.

Crony Capitalism in the Middle East

Crony Capitalism in the Middle East
Author: Ishac Diwan
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2019-05-28
Genre:
ISBN: 019879987X

The popular uprisings in 2011 that overthrew Arab dictators were also a rebuke to crony capitalism, diverted against both rulers and their allied businessmen who monopolize all economic opportunities. While the Middle East has witnessed a growing nexus between business and politics in the wake of liberalization, little is discussed about the nature of business cronies, the sectors in which they operate, the mechanisms used to favour them, and the possible impact of such crony relations on the region's development. Combining inputs from leading scholars in the field, Crony Capitalism in the Middle East: Business and Politics from Liberalization to the Arab Spring presents a wealth of empirical evidence on the form and function of this aspect of the region. Crony Capitalism in the Middle East is unique in both its empirical focus and comparative scale. Analysis in individual chapters is empirically grounded and based on fine-grained data on the business activities of politically connected actors furnishing, for the first time, information on the presence, numerical strength, and activities of politically connected entrepreneurs. It also substantially enhances our understanding of the mechanisms used to privilege connected businesses, and their possible impact on undermining the growth of firms in the region. It offers a major advance on our prior knowledge of Middle Eastern political economy, and constitutes a distinct contribution to the global literature on crony capitalism and the politics of development. The book will be an essential resource for students, researchers, and policymakers alike.

Doing Business in the Middle East

Doing Business in the Middle East
Author: Pete W. Moore
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2004-10-14
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1139456350

Is business the solution to the problems of the Middle East? Some economists and policymakers argue that unleashing the Arab private sector is the key to sustainable growth and more liberal politics. Pete Moore's book is the first to examine relations between state authority and elite business representation in the region. By analysing the Kuwait and Jordan cases, he considers why organised business in Kuwait has been able to coordinate policy reform with state officials, while their Jordanian counterparts have generally failed. The author concludes that unleashing the private sector alone is insufficient to change current political and economic arrangements, and that successful economic adjustment requires successful political adjustment.

The Real Issues of the Middle East and the Arab Spring

The Real Issues of the Middle East and the Arab Spring
Author: Thomas Andersson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2012-11-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461452481

The wave of protests and populist uprisings in the Middle East has heightened the focus on a volatile region. But the emphasis on political issues has obscured underlying issues concerning education, infrastructure, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable economic and social development. This volume, emerging in the aftermath of a conference and workshop on science and technology in the region, presents contributions from a range of experts from the Middle East, Europe, and the United States to provide fresh new insights and perspectives on the challenges and prospects for regional development in the changing global context of our time. The authors explore such topics as: the role of information and communication technologies; mindset change in support of investment in intangible assets and risk-taking; how to approach cultural issues, institutions and governance; collaborations with other regions, and; benchmarking performance while drawing lessons of relevance for the special local context. Ultimately, they offer a number of precise policy recommendations and practical insights for creating an enabling environment for capturing economic, political, and social opportunity.

Business and the Middle East

Business and the Middle East
Author: Robert A. Kilmarx
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1483189759

Business and the Middle East: Threats and Prospects studies the political security condition in the Middle East and its implications for business in the 1980s. This book is divided in nine chapters, wherein the first chapter discusses the religious environment in the Middle East. This topic is followed by an overview of political and security assessment and by a discussion on the strategic, economic, and political assessment of businesses in Egypt. The economies and negotiations with the US of the Middle East are then examined. The last two chapters explain the multinationals and Arab economic development and the assessment of corporate vulnerability. This text will be invaluable to experts and students in the field of economics, business administration, and management, as well as to historians and other academicians interested in the economy of the Middle East.