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Don't They Know It's Friday? Cross Cultural Considerations for Business and Life in the Arabian Gulf
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Navigate Gulf business culture with ease.
If you're looking to understand the intricate dance of business and social interactions in the Arabian Gulf, "Don't They Know It's Friday?" is your go-to guide. Jeremy Williams distills essential insights, making it an invaluable tool for Westerners working with Gulf nationals. The book’s practical take on managing cultural differences could make your Gulf experience far less daunting and more successful.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Don't They Know It's Friday? Cross Cultural Considerations for Business and Life in the Arabian Gulf
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ISBN: 9781860630743
Authors:
Jeremy Williams
Publisher: Motivate Publishing
Date of Publication: 1999-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Economics
Goodreads rating: 3.72
(rated by 131 readers)
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Navigate Gulf business culture with ease.
If you're looking to understand the intricate dance of business and social interactions in the Arabian Gulf, "Don't They Know It's Friday?" is your go-to guide. Jeremy Williams distills essential insights, making it an invaluable tool for Westerners working with Gulf nationals. The book’s practical take on managing cultural differences could make your Gulf experience far less daunting and more successful.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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