GMAC Global Relocation Services to Host Webinar on Doing Business in Arab Nations

OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 3, 2008 - GMAC Global Relocation Services will offer a complimentary Webinar presentation exploring aspects of doing business and living in the Arab Nations.

Titled, "Business Protocols and Considerations: Doing Business in North Africa and the Middle East," the Webinar will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. (ET).

The one-hour Webinar will provide an overview of the key challenges faced by non-Arabs in doing business in the region. The Webinar also will explore the challenges expatriates may face when assimilating to life in the Arab Nations beyond major cities.

The session will provide practical cultural information to meet the business needs of companies and individuals and will analyze the following issues and topics:

-- Provide a brief introduction and explanation of life in North Africa and the Middle East

  -- Discuss the impact of globalization
  -- Provide insights into a more conservative Islam
  -- Identify demographic trends

-- Assess the private sector in terms of how this affects our ability to do business successfully

-- Suggest communication strategies for bridging cultural differences between personal, national and the target cultures.

Participation in the Webinar is free and limited to the first 100 registrants.