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MEI is honored to host Aamir Rehman, to discuss his book, "Dubai & Co.: Global Strategies for Doing Business in the Gulf States"

Book Synopsis:

Why Dubai?

It's been called the fastest-growing city on earth-a hub for the Gulf region experiencing unprecedented growth in energy, financial services, consumer goods, hospitality, retail, real estate, technology, shipping, and countless other industries. According to global strategist and advisor to Fortune 500 companies Aamir A. Rehman, no truly global firm can afford to ignore the booming Gulf region. The key, however, is to approach the region with savvy strategies for managing risks and drawbacks, while crafting business models designed for this unique market. Welcome to Dubai & Co.

This up-close, in-depth guide will help you to:

* Deepen your understanding of a region of critical importance to global business
* Change your perceptions about the Gulf states and the broader Middle East
* Create corporate strategies that fit your firm and the region
* Expand your international business to make it faster, bigger, and better
* Access Gulf capital more effectively, enabling expansion and generating both local and global profits

This essential hands-on book will show you how to successfully navigate the region's most attractive markets: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. You'll learn the key characteristics of each country-historical, demographic, political, economic, and regulatory-in order to adapt your business to each unique environment. You'll hear stories of major companies that paved the way for your success. Whether you're already doing business in the Middle East or just thinking about expanding your company into new markets, Dubai & Co. is the perfect guide to one of the greatestgrowth opportunities in the world.

Author Bio:

Aamir A. Rehman is an expert in global corporate strategy. He was formerly the global head of strategy for HSBC Amanah, a business unit of the world’s third largest bank serving over 300,000 customers in major markets worldwide. As an advisor to Fortune 500 and other leading businesses, Mr. Rehman has helped develop strategies for multinationals across the globe, including the United States, Europe, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the broader Middle East. Previously a consultant with the Boston Consulting Group, he holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School, a master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University, and a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College.

Mr. Rehman is author of Dubai & Co.: Global Strategies for Doing Business in the Gulf States (McGraw-Hill 2007), a guide to corporate strategy in the GCC region. He is also author of “Islamic Finance: The New Global Player” (Harvard Business Review, February 2008 ) and of several other articles. His commentary has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, the Wharton Leadership Digest, US News and World Reports, and other leading media outlets.