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13 06, 2025

What is NAATI certification?

2025-06-13T19:43:45+10:00

So you need some documents translated and keep hearing about NAATI certification... but what IS it? Look, I'll keep this simple. NAATI stands for National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters. Think of it as the gold standard for translators here in Australia. Kinda like how you wouldn't trust just anyone to fix your car - you want a qualified mechanic. Same deal with translation. Here's the thing—anyone can claim [...]

What is NAATI certification?2025-06-13T19:43:45+10:00
26 11, 2021

Diversification the key to economic prosperity in Kuwait

2023-10-04T15:30:12+10:00

Al Shaheed Park, Kuwait City. Photo: Ahmad Mohammed via Unsplash The small nation of Kuwait sits at the top of the Persian Gulf, nestled between Saudi Arabia to the south and Iraq to the northwest. With a land area of around 17,88 sq kilometres Kuwait is about the same size as Hawaii. The Arabic speaking population numbers approximately 4.7 million and more than 3.1 million live in the [...]

Diversification the key to economic prosperity in Kuwait2023-10-04T15:30:12+10:00
25 10, 2021

Mariam Elliott, Middle East Connect & Cultural Advisors, Managing Director

2023-10-04T15:38:02+10:00

Mariam Elliott, Managing Director, Middle East Connect & Cultural Advisors Managing Director of Middle East Connect & Cultural Advisors, Mariam Elliott, has deep expertise and lived experience dealing with communities across Arab communities including in the Arab Gulf, the Middle East and North Africa region. Her vast professional experience as an interpreter and cross-cultural advisor has led Mariam to a varied and interesting career, from 1970s London to [...]

Mariam Elliott, Middle East Connect & Cultural Advisors, Managing Director2023-10-04T15:38:02+10:00
29 09, 2021

Doing business in friendly Bahrain

2023-10-04T15:36:39+10:00

Photo by Ian Beeby via freeimages.com The most important advice for foreigners looking to establish business relationships in Bahrain is to be prepared and be patient. If you can demonstrate a long-term commitment to the nation, your overtures are more likely to fall on receptive ears. Relationships are important and so having a good local intermediary to act as guide and broker is a good investment. Bahrain: a small but [...]

Doing business in friendly Bahrain2023-10-04T15:36:39+10:00
28 08, 2021

Traditional Oman has progressive business views

2023-10-04T15:38:43+10:00

Muscat waterfront at sunset. Photo by Muhammad Shoaib on Unsplash Doing business in Oman Any foreign corporation seeking to invest in Oman would be well advised to obtain professional advice and to thoroughly investigate local market conditions. It is good practice to engage a local agent (who can also act as your interpreter) and to also seek counsel from successful foreign businesses already operating in the region. Foreigners [...]

Traditional Oman has progressive business views2023-10-04T15:38:43+10:00
28 07, 2021

Now is the time to focus on Qatar – host nation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

2023-10-04T15:35:01+10:00

Doha city skyline of the 21st century Credit: Flavius Torcea via Unsplash   Now is the time to focus on Qatar Now is a good time to learn about the Gulf state of Qatar because it will be hosting the 2022 football (soccer) World Cup and therefore front and centre on the world stage. The nation is also moving forward with a national plan to grow a diverse [...]

Now is the time to focus on Qatar – host nation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup2023-10-04T15:35:01+10:00
30 06, 2021

Doing business in Saudi Arabia

2023-10-04T15:26:22+10:00

    Kingdom Tower, punches the sky over Riyadh. Hala AlGhanim / Unsplash Saudi Arabia’s location on the Arabian Peninsula makes the nation a strategic staging post for trade between Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Saudi membership of the G20 is recognition that despite its relatively small population, it is among the world’s most powerful economies. Saudi Arabia has ambitious plans for the future International business [...]

Doing business in Saudi Arabia2023-10-04T15:26:22+10:00
27 05, 2021

Gulf States are still in business

2023-10-04T15:41:58+10:00

Middle East Connect & Cultural Advisors would like to invite you on our very special educational journey around the GCC and the MENA region In this article we assess business opportunities in the Gulf Cooperation Council states where a recent cease fire seems to be holding allowing all nations in the council to rebuild their relationships. Doing business in the Gulf region The GCC has some of the fastest growing [...]

Gulf States are still in business2023-10-04T15:41:58+10:00
28 04, 2021

Sudan ready for strategic investors

2023-10-04T15:41:11+10:00

Middle East Connect & Cultural Advisors  invites you on our very special educational journey around the GCC and the MENA region In this post we talk about doing business in Sudan as it recovers from civil war... Doing business in Sudan Despite its difficulties, Sudan represents an attractive investment option because of its strategic location, its rich natural resources, and simple ‘one stop [...]

Sudan ready for strategic investors2023-10-04T15:41:11+10:00
6 04, 2021

What you need to know about doing business in Egypt

2023-10-04T15:39:40+10:00

Middle East Connect & Cultural Advisors would like to invite you on our very special educational journey around the GCC and the MENA region This is second in a series. This trip is to the land of the Pharaohs... Like many of its neighbours in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Egypt retains a very traditional, Arabic approach to business culture. It [...]

What you need to know about doing business in Egypt2023-10-04T15:39:40+10:00
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