When planning business meetings in the UAE, it is important to remember that this is a Muslim country with its own rules and norms. In order to avoid embarrassing situation, what rules of the business etiquette should you take into account ?
1. In line with Muslim customs, avoid shaking hands with women unless they extend their hands first.
2. Do dress conservatively. it is important to dress modestly. As a sign of respect, men should wear a conservative suit and women should ensure their clothing covers their legs and the tops of their arms. Low cut tops should also be avoided
3. Do address your Emirati counterparts with the appropriate titles followed by his or her first name. If unsure it is best to get the names and correct form of address of those you will be doing business with beforehand.
4. Don’t schedule business meetings during prayer times or any of the major Islamic holidays such as Ramadan.
5. Don’t expect a one-to-one meeting to only include yourself and the other person. When you arrive, it is polite to greet the person, take a seat and accept any coffee served until it is your turn.
6. Don’t ask about someone s wife or daughters. It is polite to enquire about a person' s family or health but never ask specifically about any female family members. Family life which involves females is kept extremely private.
The business etiquette of Islam is a part of the whole Islamic business law.
1. Give a Muslim a greeting
2. 2. Prohibition of alcohol, pork, etc.
3. For domestic Muslims, especially Hui Muslims, try to avoid talking about pigs and religious and ethnic issues.
4, after eating, try not to leftovers! It seems to us "more than enough." But it seems to be extremely contemptuous of Muslims and even suspicious of your willingness to cooperate!
5. Arab countries avoid talking about local wars unless the other side wants to.
6. Don't make any promises to Muslims
UAE is a Muslim country. There are many rules in their daily life. When conducting business meetings with UAE people, I think it is necessary to pay attention to at least the following points:
First, UAE people are used to handshaking when greeting each other. But be sure to use your right hand, because Muslims believe that the left hand is "unclean" and "unlucky". If the UAE kisses you on the cheek, you should return with the same courtesy.
Second, there are many restrictions on women in Muslim doctrine. So when you say hello to UAE people, do not actively greet the female members of the other party, unless the other party greets you first.
Third, although UAE people are hospitable, you should respect each other's beliefs. Therefore, when you have business meetings with UAE people, you must pay attention to dressing. Women's skirts should not be too short or too exposed. Men should also be careful not to bare their limbs.
Fourth, if you want to have dinner with UAE people after the meeting, you must remember that UAE people do not drink. At the same time, they don't eat many kinds of food, such as pork.
Finally, business cards can be prepared for business meetings with UAE people, but they are not necessary. If you have a business card, please print it in Arabic and English!
1.UAE people usually shake hands when they meet guests in social occasions. When they meet with their relatives and friends, they are also used to kissing.
2.UAE is an Islamic country, and they should respect the local dress etiquette in public.
3. UAE is a non-drinking country, so when having a party, don't drink alcohol.
1. Do address your Emirati counterparts with the appropriate tiles followed by his or her first name.
2. DO dress conservatively. As a sign of respect, men should wear a conservative suit and women should ensure their clothing covers their legs and the tops of their arms. Low cut tops should also be avoided.
3. DON'T schedule business meetings during prayer times or any of the major Islamic holidays such as Ramadan.
4. DON’T expect a one-to-one meeting to only include yourself and the other person. And when you arrive, it is polite to greet the person, take a seat and accept any coffee served until it is your turn.
5. DON’T assume that the person who asks the most questions in meetings holds the most responsibility. In the UAE, this person is considered to be the least respected or least important.
6. DON'T ask about someone' s wife or daughters. It is polite to enquire about a person’s family or health but never ask specifically about any female family members. Family life which involves females is kept extremely private.
Over a great many centuries banks became places where money was deposited and lent. Nowadays, Fewer people go to the bank now, most transactions are online and a lot can be done on a mobile phone.In the future, the existence of money relying on paper money will be greatly reduced. Nowadays, many people do not take cash with them. Even in a few years, paper money will be stored in museums in the form of antiques.
Over a great many centuries banks became places where money was deposited and lent. Nowadays, fewer people go to the bank now, most transactions are online and a lot can be done on a mobile phone.In the future, the existence of money relying on paper money will be greatly reduced. Nowadays, many people do not take cash with them. Even in a few years, paper money will be stored in museums in the form of antiques.
Over a great many centuries banks became places where money was deposited and lent. Nowadays, fewer people go to the bank now, most transactions are online and a lot can be done on a mobile phone.In the future, the existence of money relying on paper money will be greatly reduced. Nowadays, many people do not take cash with them. Even in a few years, paper money will be stored in museums in the form of antiques.
When entering a meeting,general introductions will begin with a handshake.And shaking hands and greeting the most senior person first in the first meeting.
You should greet each of your Emirati counterparts individually
In line with Muslim customs,avoid shaking hands with women unless they extend their hands first.
Initial business meeting are generally long in duration
Business cards are common but not essential.
Business cards should be printed in both English and Arabic.
Address your Emirati counterparts with the appropriate titles followed by his or her first name. If unsure, it’s best to get the names and correct form of address of those you will be doing business with beforehand.
Dress conservatively. As a sign of respect, men should wear a conservative suit and women should ensure their clothing covers their legs and the tops of their arms. Low cut tops should also be avoided.
You should greet each of your Emirati counterparts individually.
Business cards should be printed in both English and Arabic.
When entering a meeting, general introductions will begin with a handshake.
Shaking hands and greeting the most senior person first in the first meeting.
In line with Muslim customs, avoid shaking hands with women unless they extend their hands first.
Don’t schedule business meetings during prayer times or any of the major Islamic holidays such as Ramadan. These are extremely important periods for the majority of native Emiratis who are Muslims. Business is usually put on hold during these occasions as it is a time for reflection and celebration.
Don’t expect a one-to-one meeting to only include yourself and the other person. Often there will be other people present in the office or meeting room waiting their turn to meet with that person. When you arrive, it’s polite to greet the person, take a seat and accept any coffee served until it is your turn.
Don’t ask about someone’s wife or daughters. It’s polite to enquire about a person’s family or health but never ask specially about female family members. Family life which involves females is kept extremely private.
1.according to Islam, the left hand is considered unclean and reserved for person hygiene. Emiratis traditionally use the right hand for all public function.
2.When you meet your guests on social occasions, you should shake hand.
3.Avoid shaking hands with women unless they extend their hands first.
4.As a sign of respect, men should wear a conservative suit and women should ensure their clothing covers their legs and the top of their arms. Low cut tops should also be avoided.
5.It's not allowed to drink alcohol, eat pork and use pig's products.
6.When you are alone with a UAE, it's impolite to give him gifts.
7.Don't ask about someone's female family members.
When entering a meeting, general introductions will begin with a hand shake.
You should greet each of your Emirati counterparts individually.
In line with Muslim customs, avoid shaking hands with women unless they extend their hands first.
Initial business meetings are generally long in duration.
Business cards are common but not essential.
Business cards should be printed in both English and Arabic.
1.We have to shake hands and gteet the most senior person first in the first meeting.
2.Emirati people prefer to do business with those they know, so it's better to develop a friendship with our business counterparts and be in a better position of priority for business dealings.
3.When you are alone with a UAE, you mustn't give his gifts. It is not a polite behavior.
4.Don't greet or ask the details of their female relatives. They think it's rude to to do so.
5.UAE is a non-drinking and no-pork country, so people are not allowed to drink alcohol.
1.When people meeting their guests on social occasions, they are usually used to shaking hands. Passing things or food with your left hand is a great disrespect for people and even insulting people.
2.They think it's rude to greet each other's female relatives.
3. UAE is a non-drinking country, so people are not allowed to drink alcohol.
4.When you are alone with a UAE,don't give his gifts. It is not a polite behavior.
Many public places ,such as restrooms,prayer rooms,public transportation,and waiting areas,are marked with gender division signs.
If you want to smoke,you need to go to the designated place accorddiong to the regulations.
When people in the United Arab Emirates meet their guests on social occasions, they are usually used to shaking hands.
Passing things or food with your left hand is a great disrespect for people and even insulting people.
They are taboo to greet each other's female relatives, which they think is rude.
It is taboo to use wine or photos of women as gifts to each other. The United Arab Emirates is a non-drinking country, so people are not allowed to drink alcohol. They also fast on pork and use pig products; they also do not eat animal internal organs.
1、When etering a meetig, general introductions will begin with a handshake.
2、You should greet each of your Emirati counterparts individually.
3、In line with Muslim customs, avoid shaking hands with women unless they extend their hands first.
4、Initial business meetings are generally long in duration.
5、Business cards are common but not essential.
6、Business cards should be printed in both English and Arabic.
Two DO
1、DO address your Emirati counterparts with the appropriate titles followed by his or her first name. If unsure, it is best to get the names and correct form of address of those you will be doing business with beforehand.
2、DO dress conservatively. While the UAE is more westenized than many other Middle Eastern countries and therefore home to many Western style clothes itisstill important to dress modestly.
Four DON'T
1、Don't schedule business meetings during prayer times or any of the major holidays such as Ramadan. 2、Don't expect a one-to-one meeting to only include yourself and the other person.3、Don't assume that the person who asks the most questions in meetings holds the most responsibility. 4、Don't ask about someone's wife or daughters.
1..When you are alone with a UAE,don't give his gifts. It is not a polite behavior.
2. You have to take a long time to negotiate with them.
3.When having a party, don't drink alcohol. Because UAE is a non-drinking country
4.UAE people usually shake hands when they meet guests in social occasions,but don't shake hands with women. Passing things or food with your left hand is a great disrespect for people and even insulting people.
5.They think it's rude to greet each other's female relatives.
1 Do not schedule business meetings during prayer time or any major Islamic festival as these are very important times and business is usually suspended during these occasions as it is a time for reflection and celebration.
2 It is Muslim custom to avoid shaking hands with women unless they first extend their hand.
3 According to Islam, the left hand is considered unclean and used to maintain personal hygiene, so the right hand should be used in public places, including shaking hands, eating, drinking and passing things around.
UAE people usually shake hands when they meet guests in social occasions.
The vast majority of UAE people believe in Islam. Don't point your feet at the UAE. They think it is an insulting act and unacceptable.
They are taboo to pass things or food on their left hand. Think of the left hand as dirty and mean. To pass something on with the left hand is to show great disrespect to people, even to insult people.
1.You have to take a long time to negotiate with them.
2.When you are alone with a UAE,don't give his gifts. It is not a polite behavior.
3. UAE is a non-drinking country, so people are not allowed to drink alcohol.
4.Use your left hand as little as possible.They think it is impolite.
5.UAE people usually shake hands when they meet guests in social occasions,but don't shake hands with women.