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. Self respect and dignity is very important in the UAE therefore we should avoid to correct or criticize our local clients business partners or colleagues. Be polite and respectful and avoid criticizing them in front of other people.
2. Even though handshakes are standard procedure in business, many men and women in the UAE will not shake hands with a person from the opposite sex.
3. Alcohol is not allowed at parties especially for women.
4. Gifts are not excepting in business corporation.
1.When meeting the guests in social occasions, remember to shake hands generally, and don't point your feet at others.This is the basic courtesy in social culture.
2.Don't carry things with your left hand, in their culture they think that the left hand is disrespectful to people.
3.Dressing appropriately. Men should wear a conservative suit and women should ensure their clothing covers their the tops of their arms and legs.
4.Because the UAE is a multilingual country, as a result that business cards should be printed in both Engish and Arabic.
5.Because the UAE is a Muslim country, don't drink alcohol at the party and don't prepare food containing animal entrails.
When entering a meeting, geneal introductions will begin with a handshake. you should greet each of your Emirati counterparts individually. And avoid shaking hands with women, unless they extend theri hands first.
Adderss your Emirati counterparts with the a ppropriate titles followed by his or her first name.
Dress conservatively. 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
DO NOT:
Don't Schedule business meeting during prayer times or any of the major Islamic holidays such as Ramadan.
Don't Expect a one-to-one meeting to only include yourself and the other person.
Don't Assume that the person who ask the most questions in meeting holds the most responsibility.
Don't Ask about someone's wife or daughters. Family life which involves females is kept extermely private.
When we plan a business meeting in the UAE, we should shake hands with them firstly. We shoud not to pass things with our left hand.Because they think it is a great disrespect for people . UAE is a non-drinking country, so people are not allowed to drink wine . And UAE is a Muslim country with their own rules,they don not to eat pork nad any animal internal organs and use pig products.
1. UAE people usually shake hands when they meet guests in social occasions. When they meet with their relatives and friends,men also kiss each other, but women don't do so.
2. UAE is an Islamic country, people should respect the local dress etiquette in public. Generally speaking, women should try to avoid wearing back, belly, knee, tight and transparent clothes; men couldn't wear shorts or bare arms in public;
1. UAE people usually shake hands when they meet guests in social occasions. When they meet with their relatives and friends,men also kiss each other, but women don't do so.
2. UAE is an Islamic country, people should respect the local dress etiquette in public. Generally speaking, women should try to avoid wearing back, belly, knee, tight and transparent clothes; men couldn't wear shorts or bare arms in public;
The rules of the business etiquette should you take into account.
1. When entering a meeting, general introductions will begin with a handshake.
2. You should greet each of your Emirati counterpart individually.
3. In line with Muslim customs, avoid shaking hands with womenunless they extend their hands first.
4. Initial business meetings are generally long in du ratioon.
5. Business cards are common but not essential.
6. Business cards should be printed in both English and Arabic.
7. DO address your Emirati counterparts with the appropriate titles followed by hisor her first name. If unsure, it is best to get the names and correct form ofaddress of those you will be doing business with beforehand.
8. DO dress conservatively. While the UAE is more westernized than many other Middle Eastern countries and therefore home to many Western style clothes. 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.
9. 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 major y of native Emirati s who are Mu sims. Business is usualy put on hold during these occasions as it is a time for reflection and celebration.
10. 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 is polite to greet the person,take a seat and accept any coffee served until it is your turn.
11. 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 orleast important The decision-maker is usually a silent observer and wil only speak when discussions come to a close.
12. DON'Task 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.
For domestic Muslims, especially Hui Muslims, try to avoid talking about pigs and religious and ethnic issues. Try not to leave food after eating! Avoid talking about local wars in Arab countries unless the other side is willing to talk about them. Don't make any promises to Muslims. In our opinion, the word "do it well" is a common word for business cooperation! However, if you say "it will be done" to a Muslim, they will think that you are exaggerating.
When entering a meeting,general introductions will begin with a handshake. You should avoid shaking hands with women unless they extend their hands first.
Business cards are common but not essential. It should be printed in both English and Arabic.
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.
Do dress conservatively. Men should wear a conservative suit and women should ensure their clothing covers their legs and the tops of their arms.
Do address your Emirati counterparts with the appropriate titles followed by his or her fist name.
Don’t schedule business meetings during prayer times or any of the major Islamic holidays such as Ramadan.
Don’t assume that the person who asks the most questions in meetings holds the most responsibility.
Don’t expect a one-to-one meeting to only include yourself and the other person who asks the most questions in meeting holds the most responsibility.
Don't expect a one-to-one meeting to only include yourself and the other person.
1. Shaking hands and greeting the most senior person first in the first meeting. Greeting each of your Emirati counterparts individually. In line with Muslim customs, avoid shaking hands with women unless they extend their hands first.
2. Business cards should be printed in both English and Arabic.
3. Addressing your Emirati counterparts with the appropriate titles followed by their name. If unsure, it's best to get the names and corrrect form of address of those you will ne doing business with beforehand.
4. Dressing conservatively. Men should wear a conservative suit and women should ensure their colthing covers their legs and the tops of their arms. Low cut tops should also be avoided.
5. Don't schedule business meetings during prayer times or any of the major Islamic holidays.
6. Don't expect a one-to-one meeting to only include yourself and the other person. When you arrive, it's polite to greet the person, take a seat and accept any coffee served until it is your turn.
7. Don't assume that the person who asks the most questions in meetings holds the most responsibility. The desion-maker is usually a silent observer and will only speak when discussions come to a close.
8. Don't ask about someone's wife or daughters. It's polite to enquire about a person's family or health nut never ask specifically about any female family members. Family life which involves females is kept extremely private.
Emiratis usually greet guests with a handshake on social occasions. When they meet their relatives and friends, they usually kiss each other, that is, kiss each other on both cheeks, and the other should return the kiss as a sign of mutual respect.The EU is a temperance country, so people are not allowed to drink alcohol, they also banned pork and used to make products. They don't eat animal entrails.
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. UAE is a non-drinking country, so people especially women are not allowed to drink alcohol.
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. UAE is an Islamic country, and they should respect the local dress etiquette in public.
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.Don’t assume that the person who asks the most questions in meetings holds the most responsibility.When you are alone with a UAE,don't give his gifts. It is not a polite behavior.
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.They think of the left hand as dirty and mean. To pass something or food on with the left hand is to show great disrespect to people, even to insult people. They taboo greeting each other's family members, think it is not polite. Do not use wine or women's photos as gifts to each other.
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.
1. When entering a meeting, you should first handshake with others.
2. You should greet each of your counterparts individually.
3. You should avoid shaking hands with women unless they extend their hands first.
4. Your business cards should be printed in both English and Arabic.
5. You should address your Emirati counterparts with the appropriate titles followed by his or her first name.
6. You should dress conservatively. Men should wear a conservative suit and women should ensure their clothing covers their legs and the tops of their arms.
7. You cannot ask about someone's wife or daughters. Family life which involves females is kept extremely private.
8. You should not schedule business meetings during prayer times or any of the major Islamic holidays. These are extremely important time for the majority of native Emiratis who are Muslims.
1、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.
2、Business cards are common but not essential. Business cards should be printed in both English and Arabic.
3、Do address your Emirati counterparts with the appropriate titles followed by his or her first name.
4、Do dress conservatively. 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.
5、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.
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
1. The UAE is a non drinking country. People, especially women, are not allowed to drink.
2. When people meet in social occasions, they usually shake hands to show their friendship.They never use their left hand to convey things, because using their left hand means disrespect.
3.They think it's rude to greet each other's female relatives.
1. Pay attention to working hours. They work from Sunday to Thursday in a week. Friday and Saturday are off hours. 2. When first meeting a group of people, it's important that shake hands and greet the most senior person first.Because this country attaches great importance to status, the people who usually walk in front are the people with the most status. 3. In line with Muslim customs, avoid shaking hands with women unless thet extend their hands first. 4. Do dress conservatively. Men should wear a conservative suit and women should ensyre their clothing covers their legs and tops of their arms. 5. Don't schedule business meetings during prayer times or any of the major Islamic holidays such as Ramadan. 6. Don't ask about someone's wife or daughters. 7. Don't drink and eat pork or animal blood with business partners.
General introductions often begin with a handshake. You must greet each of your counterparts individually. Avoid shaking hands with women unless they extend their hands first. Business cards should be printed in both English and Arabic. Do address your counterparts with the appropriate titles followed by his or her first name. Do dress conservatively.
1.Self respect and dignity is very important in the UAE therefore we should avoid to correct or criticize our local clients business partners or colleagues. Be polite and respectful and avoid criticizing them in front of other people.
2. UAE is a non-drinking country, people are not allowed to drink alcohol.
3. Please shaking hands and greeting the most senior person oldes.
1.dress conservatively.As a sign of respect ,men should wear a conservative suit and women should ensure their clothing covers legs and arms.Low cut tops should also be avodied
2.address your Emirati counterparts with the appropriate titles followed by his or her first name.
3.Don't schedule business meetings during prayer times or any of major Islamic holidays such as Ramadan.