ECONOMY
Business etiquette
It is advisable to make an appointment in advance. Value is placed on punctuality. Business meetings are not quite as formal as in Europe. Verbal business agreements apply. Business cards should be in English on one side and in Arabic on the other. English is widely spoken in business circles, but interpreters are also available. UAE is a country located in Middle East according to itypeauto.
Dubai
Disregarding certain conventions in business matters is considered a particular faux pas in Dubai. Despite the great heat, it is expected to dress neatly and conservatively. Agreed meetings can start late. Part of the Arabic handshake is that each time you touch your heart with the palm of your right hand. Visitors should not offer a hand to Arab women, unless they initiate the handshake on their own initiative. As a courtesy, the words “Sayed” are used in the greeting. (Lord) or?? Sayeda?? (Woman) is used before the given name, and visitors should never sit with their feet pointing directly at someone. Criticism or suggestions for improvement should be saved for a private conversation after the meeting, because to get someone to Losing face, whether it is a client or a colleague, is considered extremely offensive. In general, business meetings start with a fair amount of casual chat before moving on to more serious matters, so be careful not to rush.
Also, business meetings in Dubai often appear to be a very casual affair – they can be held in cafes or restaurants, but be prepared for the fact that the pace can change quickly and business is done much faster than in Western Europe. Business invitations can be quite formal and business lunches are organized for lunchtime rather than evening. In some venues the consumption of alcohol is forbidden, if you are invited to a business lunch there you should not ask for alcoholic beverages as this can offend. Friday is considered a day of rest and prayer, which is why one should not arrange meetings for this day and, if possible, not call Arabs. During rest hours, usually between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.,
Opening hours
Business hours: Sa-Thu 09.00-17.00.
Authorities: Sa-Wed 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday 7.30 a.m.-12.00 p.m. Offices are closed in the afternoon during Ramadan.
Economy
Government of Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Bockenheimer Landstrasse 23, D-60325 Frankfurt / M.
Tel: (069) 710 00 20.
Internet: www.dubaitourism.ae
Austrian-Arab Chamber of Commerce
Lobkowitzplatz 1, 1015 Vienna
Tel: (01) 513 39 65.
Internet: www.aacc.at
Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce & Industry
PO Box 3014, Abu Dhabi
Tel: (02) 621 41 44.
Internet: www.fcci.gov.ae (under construction)
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
PO Box 1457, Dubai
Tel: (04) 228 00 00.
Internet: www.dcci.ae In
addition, each emirate has its own chamber of commerce.
Business contacts
Government of Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
Bockenheimer Landstrasse 23, D-60325 Frankfurt / M.
Tel: (069) 710 00 20.
Internet: www.dubaitourism.ae
Austrian-Arab Chamber of Commerce
Lobkowitzplatz 1, 1015 Vienna
Tel: (01) 513 39 65.
Internet: www.aacc.at
Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce & Industry
PO Box 3014, Abu Dhabi
Tel: (02) 621 41 44.
Internet: www.fcci.gov.ae (under construction)
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
PO Box 1457, Dubai
Tel: (04) 228 00 00.
Internet: www.dcci.ae In
addition, each emirate has its own chamber of commerce.
COMMUNICATION
Cellphone
GSM 900. Network operator including Etisalat (Internet: www.etisalat.co.ae). The cellular network coverage is very good. It is usually worth buying a SIM card in the United Arab Emirates, e.g. a Wasel card from Etisalat (prepaid card).
Internet
There are Internet cafés in all the emirates, and hotels also offer public Internet access. The main provider is Etisalat (Internet: www.emirates.net.ae). Various content on the Internet is under censorship in the United Arab Emirates. Internet cafes can be found in all cities.
Post Office
Airmail and parcels to Europe take around five days.
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
Phone
The country code is 00971. Area codes: Abu Dhabi 2, Al-Ain 3, Dubai 4. There is a good connection network, calls within the individual emirates of the United Arab Emirates are free. Public telephones are becoming more and more rare, mostly they can still be found in hotels and in large shopping centers. Telephone cards are available in supermarkets and in Etisalat branches. The police emergency number is 999, the tourist police in Dubei can be reached at 800 44 38.
CLIMATE
Best travel time
The best time to travel is from October to May; June to September is the hottest. Rainfall is rare.
COUNTRY DATA
Area code +971 Area (sqkm) 83,600 Population 5779760 Population density (per sqkm) 69 Population in 2015 Member of the EU No main emergency number 999
