Influence of cultural factors in business: a focus on Middle Eastern Culture
During the lessons in Regional Cultural Studies in AMSIB, we have been through many different cultures in the previous classes. Each one of them has some obvious differences. I have always found the Middle East and North Africa culture fascinating. The language and the religion they have in common have unified them. The Arabic language originated in the Arabian Peninsula in the 5th century CE. It is an official language in 26 countries and is spoken by millions of people worldwide. Its rich history and cultural significance continue to shape the world we live in today. Their religion, Islam, is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion centered on the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad, the religion's founder. Adherents of Islam are called Muslims, who are estimated to number approximately 1.9 billion worldwide. These are the key factors for understanding the culture, but there are also several factors that we need to take into consideration so we can do business with them success...