Want to start a business in the Gulf?

Through working with companies and trade organisations based in the Gulf region, we offer a full range of services to help you start up or operate in the Gulf or surrounding region.

These include

Outsourced offices - a fully staffed office base with flexible scaling and contracts
Cross cultural training (see our page on Courses) - conducted in the UK
Management and related skills training for UK staff working in the region
Establish a local legal structure
Trade Mark Registration
Selection and negotiations with sponsors where needed
Selection and negotiation with local professional services companies
Set up and representation at marketing events and trade shows
Establish links with professional and commercial bodies in the region
Country, region or industry sector reports
Document and media localisation
Web site re-coding for Arabic browsers
Translation and interpreting

Culture and Customs in the Middle East

An understanding of the culture is imperative in order to achieve maximum success for your company. A venture in a new country needs to be managed and delivered with sensitivity to local custom and practice; we are able to provide your key executives with focused briefing sessions that will ensure that they operate in their new environment with confidence. These training sessions are proven to be hugely advantageous for both the company and the individual working abroad.

Market Surveys in the GCC

A comprehensive review of the UAE market; economic analysis, competitor analysis, and customer reviews. Our reviews include an analysis of key cost components such as commissions, distribution costs and operating overheads.

Market Entry Strategy in the Arabian Gulf

We are able to develop detailed plans for your entry to the market, be it a single product launch or a full company set up. Our understanding of local custom and practice together with extensive local connections enables us to advise and support you in the initial business development period.

Partner matching in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other GCC countries

For companies that seek a local partner/sponsor we are able to offer a comprehensive partnering service. Identifying and negotiating the right partnership deal is crucial to the long term success of a business venture in Dubai. We are able to identify, negotiate and perform due diligence on a confidential basis, ensuring that your interests are maximized.

Company Set-up and Middle East Consultants

Should you wish to establish a permanent office in Dubai, be it in a free zone or the city, we are able to support you with the legal and administrative processes.

Local Support and Middle East Advisors.

We are able to provide all the necessary support to ensure that your initial entry is smooth and hassle free. Secretarial, office accommodation, translation, legal, accounting, house hunting, transportation, schooling, are some of the support services companies need; allowing their key executives to concentrate on business development.

Recruitment and Training in the Arab Market

Should companies seek to build a local management team, we have an extensive database of skilled job seekers or we can offer a tailored headhunting service. Our facilities in the UAE include a state-of-the-art training facility that can be used for classroom and computer-based training.