Online event
Bridging Cultures - Business Etiquette for British Businesses in the GCC
Monday 17 November at 10:00AM
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Join us for a dynamic webinar where we will explore the nuances of business culture and etiquette across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, as well as Saudi Arabia.
What you’ll learn
- Prepare properly to conduct business in this exciting region.
- Develop your cultural intelligence
- Set off on ‘the best foot’ and avoid common pitfalls and mistakes
Description
As trade and investment opportunities grow, understanding the cultural foundations of trust, communication, and negotiation becomes essential.
Our host Mark will draw on some of his personal experiences of working in this exciting market he will discuss the values and expectations that shape professional interactions – from meeting protocols and gift giving to decision making hierarchies and relationship building.
Whether you are entering the market for the first time or looking to deepen exciting ties, you will gain practical insights to navigate cross-cultural dynamics with confidence and respect. Discover how this cultural fluency can enhance partnerships, avoid mishaps and open doors in one of the world's most vibrant and evolving business landscapes.
Speakers
Mark Burkett
UK Export Academy Adviser, Department for Business and Trade
Mark has been involved in exporting for over 30 years and has exported successfully to every continent around the globe.
With his wealth of experience and enthusiasm for UK exports, Mark is on a mission to help UK businesses take their products and services to overseas markets in the best possible shape to achieve success.