Book description: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.
Strategies to Succeed in the Fastest-Growing City on Earth
“Aamir Rehman has produced a very perceptive and useful primer for doing business in the Gulf. I highly recommend it.”-Samuel L. Hayes III, Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking, Emeritus, Harvard Business School
“In what is hopefully the first of many books, Aamir Rehman draws on an illustrious corporate career as a strategist for the Middle Eastern markets to provide a must-read guide for every global institution looking at the region.”-Dr. Nazim Ali, Director, Islamic Finance Project, Harvard Law School
“Finally we have a book which brings a deep understanding of all aspects of doing business in the GCC. Written from a practitioner's perspective, it demystifies the GCC and addresses the challenges of doing business in these markets. It offers a blueprint for major multinational companies, corporations, and financial institutions who want to conduct business in the GCC.”-Iqbal Khan, Former Founding CEO, HSBC Amanah
