by Asif Afzal | Nov 8, 2019 | Doing business, Language, Translation, UAE
A recent article on the Gloucestershire Live website highlighted the promising opportunities for businesses hoping to trade with Arab nations such as the UAE, after a Cheltenham based father and son team, who invented ‘hangover cure’ drink, won a £4.29m...
by Asif Afzal | Aug 28, 2019 | Doing business, Interpreting, Language, Localization, Translation, UAE
When conducting business in a new country there can be a few things that you’ll notice people do differently. For instance, they might not shake hands as a form of greeting, they may exchange business cards with a high level of respect, and they might work within a...
by Asif Afzal | Aug 16, 2019 | Doing business, Localization, Translation, UAE
If you are venturing into an Arabic market with your business the chances are you’re already considering translating web copy, marketing materials and customer service information. However, due to the vastness of the Arabic region, variation in dialects and cultural...
by Asif Afzal | Jun 13, 2019 | Cross-Cultural Training, Language, Localization, Translation, UAE
Disney’s latest movie, Aladdin, has become the third highest grossing film of 2019 (receiving more than $500 million at the box office) and it has been well-received for its improved awareness and portrayal of Arab culture. According to ‘The National’ online the new...
by Asif Afzal | Jun 5, 2019 | Cross-Cultural Training, Language, UAE
Millions of Muslims around the world are welcoming Eid al-Fitr after the long month of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr, which in Arabic means “festival of the breaking of the fast” is one of the biggest religious festivals observed in the Islamic faith and marks the end of...
by Asif Afzal | May 9, 2019 | Cross-Cultural Training, Doing business, UAE
The first day of Ramadan 2019 was officially announced as May 6th by Dubai Media Office, after the Ramadan crescent moon was sighted on Sunday 5th May. If you are planning on visiting a Muslim country during the next month, or have Muslim friends, or colleagues, who...
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