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 ?
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. Generally speaking, women should try to avoid wearing back, belly, knee, tight and transparent clothes; men should not wear shorts or bare arms in public
1. UAE people usually shake hands when meeting with guests in social occasions.
2. They are not allowed to pass things or food on their left hand. 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.
3. They are taboo to greet each other's female family members, which they think is rude. Do not use wine or women's photos as gifts to each other.
1. UAE people usually shake hands when meeting with guests.
2. Emirati taboo someone with the soles of their feet on them. They think the sole of the foot is an insult to people. They are taboo to pass things or food with their left hand. They think the left hand is dirty and cheap.
3. Emirati taboo regards each other's wives, think it is impolite.
4. Emirati taboo to wine or photos of women as gifts to each other.
1.It's better to wait for the Arabs to shake hands before you reach.
2.Some traditional women don't shake hands with men.
3.Many businessmen are especially good at bargaining, and the negotiation process is usually very long.
4.The Arabs attach great importance to face and cannot directly veto it at the negotiation table.
1.UAE people usually respect Islam and they like cleaning especially before their festivals.When eating or saying with UAE people,we should avoid mentioning pork and drinking liquor.So when we go to their home,we should respect their religions.
2.In addition,when you buy some traditional clothes of UAE,you should not wear them in public causally.When you are alone with UAE people,don´t give them gifts.Because this isn´t polite in UAE.
3.When meeting with UAE friends or people,we should shake hands with them but the most important is that don´t shake hands with women.
4.In UAE,women are asked to wear some clothes which are conservative and they don´t wear some clothes like skirts and T-shirt which exposes their body.
Meet the guests in social occasions, generally shake hands.
don't use left hand to transfer things or things. They think that the left hand is disrespectful to people.
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.
1. People in the UAE like brown and dark blue, and they are forbidden to pink, yellow and purple. So we should avoid giving them something with taboo colors in the process of associating with them;
2. They think that the right hand is clean and the left hand is dirty, so in terms of receiving things, such as delivering things to others, or receiving things delivered by others, we must use our right hand, or we will be extremely disrespectful;
3. Drinking is not allowed in any public place except in the guest room bar of the apartment or hotel;
4. When communicating with women, we can only ask them a few simple greetings. We can't even stare at their clothes for curiosity or take photos of them, and we also can't talk with them alone or for a long time;
5. There are many holidays in the UAE, and they even have a month of Ramadan. Therefore, when visiting or doing business in the UAE, we should avoid local holidays.
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.When you are alone with a UAE,don't give his gifts. It is not a polite behavior.
3.When having a party, don't drink alcohol.
4.UAE people usually shake hands when they meet guests in social occasions,but don't shake hands with women.
Punctuality: Although UAE does not attach great importance to time, it is very flexible. But they care more about relationships. As foreigners, we are expected to be on time.
Status: in UAE, status is very important, which often depends on the wealth of the family and so on. When addressing others, title is very important. If you don't know clearly, you must ask clearly.
Respect: All systems in a company are often designated by a very powerful person who must be respected and treated differently from others. When meeting, it is very important to shake hands with people of high rank first.
Relationship: in UAE, people are more willing to work with familiar people, so it is very important to deal with interpersonal relationships.
Be conservative in dress. When meeting, don't shake hands with a woman unless the other party takes the initiative first. Don't ask your daughter or wife when you are talking.
1.In line with Muslim customs, avoid shaking hands with women unless they extent their hands first.
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. 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.
1. Ansai and his wife came to sleep (to give you the light of Allah's peace) 2. They were forbidden to drink or eat 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 leave any leftovers. In our opinion, there is "surplus every year". But it seems to be extremely contemptuous of Muslims, even doubting your willingness to cooperate. 5. Avoid talking about local wars in Arab countries unless the other side is willing to talk about them. 6. 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 "do it well" to a Muslim, they will think that you are exaggerating. Muslims often talk about "silver sand", that is, "if God allows," Hui Chinese translation is "relying on Allah", that is to say, all things has the final say, and people can only do their best. There is no certain thing. 7. When it comes to foreign affairs in Arab countries, sometimes the "yinshaalla" is used to delay work. You need to be prepared,
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.In line with Muslim customs, avoid shaking hands with women unless they extent their hands first.
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. 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.
By hui people or people of the same religion or ethnic group who believe in Islam or speak Arabic;
to treat each other with respect, such as unusual reception;
in etiquette and practical treatment are given to take care of, make it both face and benefits.Offer quickly: Uae traders are mostly experienced in the industry, and more channels of purchase, so often to the exporter inquiry, adequate comparison. Therefore, we must be able to make an offer immediately. If there is any delay, they will soon turn to other traders who have a wide choice and no shortage of exporters.
1.When people meeting their guests on social occasions, they are usually used to shaking hands.2 Passing things or food with your left hand is a great disrespect for people and even insulting peopl.3. UAE is a non-drinking country, so people especially women are not allowed to drink alcohol.
When entering a meeting, general introductions will begin with a handshake.
You should greet each of your Emiat 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 Engish and Arabic