Thursday, May 22, 2008

SEMINAR ON DOING BUSINESS WITH ARABS


DOING BUSINESS AND LIVING IN ARAB COUNTRY
TWO DAYS SEMINAR

By YOUSRY MANSOUR



DAY ONE

8.30am – 9.00am - Welcome drinks and Registration

9.00am – 10.30am - Introduction to Arabia
Who are the Arabs?
The Arab Countries mystery
A Brief History, and Geography
The Wrong Perceptions
(Map of Middle East), Grouping the Arabs
Map of Arab countries
The League of Arab States,
Naming ‘the Gulf’?
(Map of Gulf Countries)

10.30am – 10.45am - Coffee break

10.45am – 10.55am - A Film “Lawrence of Arabia”

10.55am – 12.30pm - Brief History of the Arabs
Knowing the Arab countries
Knowing the ruling families
Knowing important figures

12.30pm – 1.30pm - Lunch

1.30pm – 3.30pm - A Film : Dubai in the 90s”
Islam; The Code of Behaviour
Penetrating into Arab Countries
Law, Tax and Banking
The Expatriates
Nationalisation
The Selection Process
Husbands, Wives, Partners and all the others !

3.30pm – 3.45pm - Coffee Break

3.45pm – 5.30pm - Moving to Arab Country?
Your needs and requirements
The Culture Shock !!
Behaviour in Arab Societies
The Gulf VS The Others
The Don’ts !

5.30 pm - End of day One




DAY TWO

9.00 am – 10.30 am Personal Behaviour
The Body Language
Shaking hands with Men and Women
Holding hands
Kissing: WHOM TO KISS?
Exposed flesh
The soles of feet
Beckoning with fingers
Crossed legs

10.30am – 10.45am - Coffee break

10.45 am – 10.55am - A Film: Dnaneer

10.55 am – 12.30 pm - Business Behaviour
VIP’s visit to Arab Country
Language and Names
Need to study Arabic?
“Please” and “Thank you”
Names of the Arabs
Titles and salutation
Preparations
Business cards
Your translator not theirs
Be on Time
The dress code
Getting past the gate
Calling on Arab associates (Office Behaviour)
Entering and Exiting
When and How to talk Business
Presentational Techniques
No one was in our Presentation !!

12.30pm – 1.30pm - Lunch

1.30 pm – 3.30 pm - Don’t you know: it’s Friday !?
Time & Timing
Are you a Friend or a Stranger?
Business is a personal affair
Business and Pleasure
Access and Power
Agenda
“One-liners” Opportunity
Power of Silence
Bargaining
The meaning of “No”
Concluding the “Deal”
Contractual obligations v. Personal trust
Selection of an Agent or a Sponsor

3.30pm – 3.45pm - Coffee Break

3.45pm – 5.30pm - The Arabs are coming to Singapore !!
Which Hotel - Old or new?
Visit Escort
Who pays for what?
Halal Food
Prayers and Prayers Rooms

5.30pm - End of Day




For Enquiries
YOUSRY ELSAYED MANSOUR
yousrysing@yahoo.com.sg
Mobile: 92740273

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