Introduction to Middle East
Middle East Training Materials
CONTENT of this page
1.) The current status of the life science industry in Middle East
2.) Life Science business culture and negotiation process in Middle East
3.) Business etiquette in Middle East - Do's & Dont's
4.) Starting your business in Middle East
5.) Language - basics & tips
1.) The current status of the life science sector in the Middle East:
Overview of the pharma and biotech sectors, life science hotspots in the Middle East, the healthcare system and regulatory affairs.
Life science regions in the Middle East
Cluster Regions in the Middle East (MAP)
Biotechnology Research Centers in the Middle East
eLSi Expert Interview
General introduction - Hear it from an expert (VIDEO, 5 min)
Opportunities - Hear it from an expert (VIDEO, 11 min)
Biomedical Research Centers - Hear it from an expert (VIDEO, 8 min)
Venture Capital - Hear it from an expert (VIDEO, 9 min)
Most important documents and links
Important documents
LIfe Sciences Magazine
Other useful documents, links and videos
Useful documents
Globalar network
DuBiotech
2.) Life Science business culture and negotiation process in the Middle East
Most important documents, links and videos
Important documents
Doing Business in the Middle East - Part one
Doing business in the Middle East- Part two
Doing business in the Middle East- Part three
Doing business in the Middle East- Part four
Doing business in the Middle East- Part five
BBC World News
Other useful documents, links and videos
New route to the middle east; Economist IU, 2011 File
In the research for this report the Economist Intelligence Unit conducted a survey in May 2011 of 618 executives with recent experience of doing business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. These are the views of companies from emerging and developed markets on doing business in the Middle East.
Etiquette
3.) Business etiquette in the Middle East - Do's & Dont's
eLSi Expert Interviews
Cultural Differences: Private- Hear it from an expert (VIDEO, 8 min)
Cultural Differences: Business meetings- Hear it from an expert (VIDEO, 8 min)
Cultural Differences: Business/Negotiation - Hear it from an expert (VIDEO, 8 min)
Most important documents, links and videos
Important documents
10 tips on Arabian culture
Other important documents, links and videos
Middle East Culture Business Etiquette, Barrbiz, 2011
For those wishing to become involved in the lucrative market of Life Science (as an economic driver), the key to success is first understanding Middle East culture and business etiquette.
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/etiquette/doing-business-middle-east.html
Middle East Business Etiquette 1
Middle East Business Etiquette 2
4.) Starting your business in the Middle East
Most important documents, links and videos
Most important documents
Other important documents, links and videos
Doing business in the UAE; UK T&I, 2011
The main objective of this Doing Business Guide is to provide you with basic knowledge about UAE: an overview of its economy, business culture, potential opportunities and an introduction to other relevant issues are provided. Novice exporters, in particular, will find it a useful starting point.
5.) Language - basics & tips
Basic language facts
Audio material
Learn Arabic
