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20
Jan 2024
(Sat)

Social and Business Etiquettes in the Arab World

Event of
Humanities and Law Open Day (January 2024)
Subject
Other Languages, Culture & Philosophy, Business Management, Social Sciences
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Date & time
20Jan 2024 (Sat)14:30 - 15:30 Free
Type of Event
Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
Venue
Room 314, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
Online Platform
Zoom
Speaker
  • Mr Chokri Ben Ahmed Alaya (Part-time Arabic Instructor of HKU SPACE )

Mr Chokri Ben Ahmed Alaya

Mr Chokri Ben Ahmed Alaya is a native Arabic speaker with extensive experience of over 20 years in language teaching, translation and interpretation. Prior to his pursuit of an educational career, he studied engineering and worked in both fields of commerce as well as project management. While working closely with Hong Kong utility companies and governmental offices, he represented his company in exhibitions in Dubai, conducted technical discussions and negotiations on projects in Qatar and the UAE.

Enquiry
29755681 (almond.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk )
Relevant Programmes
Beginners' Arabic Beginners' Arabic 2 Online Beginners' Arabic 1
Social and Business Etiquette in Arab World

Since the Belt and Road Initiative was first adopted by the Chinese government in 2013, there has been increasing China-Arab cooperation which brings forth better career prospects and more business opportunities. The two sides even signed an agreement on promotion and protection of investments in 2019, which came into full effect in 2020. In 2021, Hong Kong was the UAE's 7th largest export market. Furthermore, the HKSAR Government has set up a Hong Kong economic and trade office in Dubai since 2021 to deepen trade ties in the region.

With more contact between the Chinese and the Arabs, cultural differences play a crucial role in achieving business success through vast impacts on communication styles, teamwork dynamics, decision-making processes and other work aspects. If you are interested in exploring the Arab social and business etiquette, sign up for our sharing session now!

Medium of instruction

English  supplemented with Arabic