| Dubai & Co. : Global Strategies for Doing Business in the Gulf States |  | Author: Aamir A. Rehman
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Category: eBooks
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 89,701
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Edition: 1
Pages: 288
Number Of Items: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.04909536
ASIN: B0013CX8OO
Publication Date: November 19, 2007
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Why Dubai? It's been called the fastest-growing city on earth-a hub for the Gulf region experiencing unprecedented growth in energy, financial services, consumer goods, hospitality, retail, real estate, technology, shipping, and countless other industries. According to global strategist and advisor to Fortune 500 companies Aamir A. Rehman, no truly global firm can afford to ignore the booming Gulf region. The key, however, is to approach the region with savvy strategies for managing risks and drawbacks, while crafting business models designed for this unique market. Welcome to Dubai & Co. This up-close, in-depth guide will help you to: Deepen your understanding of a region of critical importance to global business. Change your perceptions about the Gulf states and the broader Middle East. Create corporate strategies that fit your firm and the region. Expand your international business to make it faster, bigger, and better. Access Gulf capital more effectively, enabling expansion and generating both local and global profits. This essential hands-on book will show you how to successfully navigate the region's most attractive markets: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. You'll learn the key characteristics of each country -- historical, demographic, political, economic, and regulatory -- in order to adapt your business to each unique environment. You'll hear stories of major companies that paved the way for your success. Whether you're already doing business in the Middle East or just thinking about expanding your company into new markets, Dubai & Co. is the perfect guide to one of the greatest growth opportunities in the world.
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 A Must Read January 11, 2008
M. Razouki (New York City, New York United States)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
"Dubai & Co. is a must read for any person or company that is interested in capturing the opportunity in one of the world's fastest growing markets. Having grown up in the Middle East, I can attest that the author has done a spectacular job of highlighting nuances that are essential for doing business in the GCC. I read the book cover to cover in three sittings and surprisingly learned many new facts about my own region. Even if you were born in the GCC, haved lived there for 20 years, or speak Arabic you will be hardpressed not to read this text. Indeed, the book is beautifully balanced in such a way that it sharply dissects through the popular press hype about the GCC and includes some thoughtful points on how the GCC can occupy a larger role in the global economy. In Dubai & Co. A.A. Rehman has written a long-needed book about doing business in the GCC. Not satisfied with a spectacular summary of the history and culture of a much misinterpreted people, Rehman has illuminated the many ways in which understanding the GCC can enrich your business. Just as no corporate strategy should be considered global without attention to the GCC, no business professional may consider him or herself forward thinking without reading this book."
The Gulf "Lonely Planet " for Business Folks January 9, 2008
Andrea Useem (Virginia)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
With so much attention on China and India, the Gulf has been overlooked. Meanwhile, business is booming in Dubai and other countries in the Gulf. As the Dubai Ports World dust-up showed, a blanket fear of all things Arab only hurts business. For a level-headed introduction to the business world in the Gulf, Rehman's book is pretty much alone in its field.
 Well written summary on Dubai and beyond March 3, 2009
Farhad R. Alavi (McLean, VA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I must say I am still in the process of reading this book, but so far so good. The book is really about more than just Dubai - it addresses the entire Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and lays out information very clearly both for people with and without experience doing business or living in the GCC. It is also effective for removing certain preconceptions or misconceptions. This book is concise, to the point, and full of illustrative examples and cases. Reading this book, one may very well come to the conclusion that the Gulf, despite current economic woes, is not the "flavor of the month" and will remain a key player in the global economy for years to come. A good read.
A Great Read February 9, 2009
Middle East Maven (Washington, DC USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Dubai and Co. should be required reading for anyone interested in doing business in the GCC. Rehman's comprehensive analysis of the region's markets is enjoyable, informative, and enlightening for natives and non-natives alike. I highly recommend it to all!
Authoritative almanac to doing business with the Gulf States November 13, 2008
Rolf Dobelli (Switzerland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Little heard-of, but increasingly important, the six nations known as the Gulf States are using their oil wealth to become global players in world finance. In turn, multinational corporations are recognizing that these nations should become integral parts of their expansion plans. All this makes author Aamir A. Rehman's work important to any business investigating this marketplace. He provides a cultural, economic, historical, political, demographic and geographic overview of this area, while spelling out the pros and cons of doing business there. Through this book repeats some key sections, Rehman keeps advancing his presentation, so any intrepid reader will have a strong foundation for future business plans. Think of this as a business guidebook to the region. If you are investigating an expansion in the Gulf States, getAbstract would suggest that an investment in this book could generate large returns.
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