Iraq, with its educated, sophisticated and relatively wealthy population, has been effectively off limits to most outsiders for the past 30 years. However, with the scaling down of violent activity and the establishment of a new government, many multinational companies are giving serious consideration to setting up a presence in this market. This book provides cultural and business intelligence for all organisations who are considering doing business in Iraq. All of the practical issues of working in this exciting yet challenging environment are addressed, from safety issues to establishing reliable business partners, and including thoughts about the future. It includes: - A brief overview of Iraq - history, structure, geography, economy, weather - Religious demographics in Iraq, and their effect on business and other practicalities - Travelling to Iraq, including Kurdish Iraq, Greater Baghdad, Sunni Iraq and Shi'a Iraq - How to communicate effectively in Iraq - Getting down to business and achieving business goals - Trends, changes and challenges - The impact of globalisation in Iraq and throughout the greater gulf
CONTENTS
1. The republic of Iraq
2. Religion
3. Preparations for travelling to Iraq
Kurdish Iraq
Greater Baghdad and Sunni Iraq
Shia Iraq
4. Preparations for doing business in
Iraq
5. Communicating in Iraq
6. Getting down to business
7. Achieving business goals
8. Trends, changes and challenges
9. Globalisation in Iraq and
throughout the greater gulf
10. Thoughts for the future
Appendix
Arabic terms