UAE Cultural Awareness

• Ref Nr:

  IBUAECA
• Experience Level:

  Standard
• Group:

  Main Group

Participants will learn to:

• Make a great impression and avoid cultural faux pas
• Communicate clearly and handle conflict carefully
• Improve negotiation skills and persuade convincingly
• Avoid mistakes and perform role expertly
• Enhance professional reputations and secure long-term success

Key topics covered:

• Framing the course content and its benefits to foreigners working with Emiratis.
• Uncovering the key influences of Islam within Emirati society, its core beliefs and how it shapes their world view.
• Learning about the seven Emirates that make-up the country and how they work together through their leaders.
• Understanding core Emirati values and their impact on the local culture and their way of life.
• Exploring the Emirati approach to communication, how they say 'no', show politeness, give opinions and manage disagreements.
• Covering critical aspects of Emirati business culture, such as relationship building, consensus building, negotiations and meetings.
• Appreciating common taboos and etiquette to ensure foreigners present themselves positively when in the UAE.
• Affirming that when working with anyone from the UAE, it is important not to draw upon stereotypes.

International Business Skills

• China Cultural Awareness
• Cultural Awareness Training
• Customer Service Excellence Across Cultures
• Japan Cultural Awareness
• Saudi Arabia Cultural Awareness
• Thailand Cultural Awareness
• UAE Cultural Awareness

Specialisms

• G.I.L.T
• Export