Archive for April, 2008

Wall Street Journal Citiation: Time Management in the Gulf

Earlier this month, I was cited in a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article entitled “Time Runs Differently in the Emirates.” In the piece, WSJ writer Emily Flitter discusses experiences of global businesspeople who have noted that expectations regarding the timing of meetings and the exactness of appointments may vary in certain UAE settings.

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Wealth Talk America: The Dubai Opportunity

Earlier this week, I appeared on “Wealth Talk America,” a radio show hosted by Garrett Sutton (an author in the Rich Dad series). The interview reflects the level of widespread interest amongst US businesspeople in learning about the Gulf in general and Dubai in particular.

My discussion with Garrett was broad in scope, touching on the various reasons why the Gulf is a region “no one can afford to ignore if they’re interested in global strategy.”

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