Anne Jafery 6/18/25 Anne Jafery 6/18/25

Will the Israel & Iran Conflict Impact US - GCC Trade & Investment?

I am offering my opinion on the impact of the current Israel-Iran conflict, based on my over 30 years of experience living within the Middle East's geopolitical landscape, specifically from the perspectives of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and its impact on trade and investment.

Anne Jafery 6/5/25 Anne Jafery 6/5/25

US - UAE Defense Cooperation Partnership & Why it matters to SMEs

During President Trump’s recent visit to the UAE, a Defense Cooperation Partnership Letter of Intent was signed. This isn’t just a headline for the big players; it’s a real chance for small and medium businesses to step into the spotlight. As the two countries lay out a 10-year roadmap for defense collaboration, there’s a lot more on the table than just government contracts for the major defense contractors.

Anne Jafery 5/30/25 Anne Jafery 5/30/25

How It’s Done

I can offer them an abbreviated five-minute spiel, but this generic monologue hardly scratches the surface of an actual How-To for their own industry.

I decided to share a few mini-case studies over the next few weeks to help explain the process.

Anne Jafery 5/15/25 Anne Jafery 5/15/25

The Keys to the Kingdom

In the GCC, business is personal. Deals are built on trust, introductions, and sometimes a shared cup of strong Arabic coffee.

Anne Jafery 3/4/25 Anne Jafery 3/4/25

The Future on a T-shirt

I first traveled to Dubai in 1987. I remember an Emirati friend had a t-shirt that said:

Anne Jafery 1/30/24 Anne Jafery 1/30/24

You Can Lead a Horse to Water

Today I stepped out of the US Pavilion at Gulfood in Dubai to

Anne Jafery 5/15/19 Anne Jafery 5/15/19

Agents, Distributors, & Catholic Marriage

One of the cardinal rules of selecting an agent or distributor in UAE has always been to exercise caution