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Description
Course Contents
This invaluable United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cultural Awareness online course is made up of 8 chapters focusing on specific aspects of Emirati culture, the people and their approach to work and business.
Chapter 1: Overview
Framing the course content and its benefits to foreigners working with Emiratis.
Chapter 2: Religion
Uncovering the key influences of Islam within Emirati society, its core beliefs and how it shapes their world view.
Chapter 3: The Emirates
Learning about the seven Emirates that make-up the country and how they work together through their leaders.
Chapter 4: Values
Understanding core Emirati values and their impact on the local culture and their way of life.
Chapter 5: Communication Style
Exploring the Emirati approach to communication, how they say ‘no’, show politeness, give opinions and manage disagreements.
Chapter 6: Business Culture
Covering critical aspects of Emirati business culture, such as relationship building, consensus building, negotiations and meetings.
Chapter 7: Etiquette & Taboos
Appreciating common taboos and etiquette to ensure foreigners present themselves positively when in the UAE.
Chapter 8: Stereotyping
Affirming that when working with anyone from the UAE, it is important not to draw upon stereotypes.
Course Audience
This e-Learning course is suitable for learners of all levels who either work with Emiratis remotely, or for those visiting or moving to the UAE.
It has been produced with a professional audience in mind and is useful for anyone looking for cultural insights to help them in their roles.
The course addresses many of the common cultural challenges faced by foreigners working with Emiratis and consistently receives excellent feedback from learners.
Learning objectives
In this online course, you’ll gain essential direction and guidance relating to Emirati culture to help you maximise your business performance and drive the best possible outcomes:
You will:
- Develop a detailed understanding of Emirati business culture.
- Understand the influence of Emirati culture on the Emirati communication style.
- Gain strategies to ensure your communication approach facilitates the best possible outcomes.
- Understand how to build trusting relationships that help motivate positive results.
- Examine business critical areas such as decision making, negotiation and sales and gain an appreciation of how to approach these practices effectively.
Course assessment and certification
Assessment is carried out during the course.
You will be asked multiple choice questions as well as questions based around case studies and workplace scenarios.
With a pass mark of 85%, the answers are marked automatically so you know instantly whether you have passed. If you don’t pass, then not to worry! You can take the test as many times as you need and there’s no extra charge.
A downloadable certificate is available on completion of the course.
