Abu Dhabi and Dubai have both recently announced measures to boost economic growth and ease the cost of doing business in these Emirates.

A is for… As-Salamu Alaikum (Peace Be Upon You)

Speaking the local language (or at least learning some key words) is usually considered best business practice, and the UAE is no different. As-Salamu Alaikum is the most common (and polite) greeting in Arabic and the Muslim world, meaning “peace be upon you”, to which one will receive the response Alaikum As-Salaam. An also accepted short form for this is simply Salam (“peace”).