UAE
Communication
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Presentations
The executive summary and main points should be available in both English and Arabic.
If you develop a rapport with your audience, they are more likely to accept what you say.
Initial presentations should provide the big picture. Details can be provided in handouts or other written materials.
Emiratis respect self-confident since they believe it demonstrates that a person is trustworthy. Status is often determined by non-verbal behaviour.
It is better to provide a package with all background materials with the agenda, prior to the meetings.
If someone enters the room after you have started your presentation, stop speaking until the newcomer has greeted everyone in the room. When the person has found a seat and looks towards you, begin speaking again.
Since their own language is flowery and eloquent, many Emiratis consider a simple and direct speech pattern brusque and rude.
