Living and Working in Egypt

Home to some of the world’s earliest civilizations, Egypt has occupied a prominent position in the Middle East for millennia as the crossroads between the European and Arabic world. Heavily influenced by Mediterranean, African and Arab societies, Egyptian culture is a unique blend of traditional and modern attitudes and behaviours. With the largest population in the Middle East and Africa, Egypt has an ever-improving economy and social infrastructure paving the way for increased business opportunities and investment. As such, many organisations are choosing to take advantage of this growing economy and are sending employees to live and work in Egypt.
An international assignment in Egypt can be a challenging and stressful experience. However, failure to adapt to a new set of cultural rules and behaviours can cause misunderstandings, frustration and unsuccessful assignments.

IBA Global’s Living and Working in Egypt courses are designed to respond to the needs of international assignees by providing practical information and advice on the various aspects of living and working in Egypt, as well as conveying an understanding of the underlying elements that shape Egyptian culture inside and outside the workplace.

Benefits

An IBA Global Living and Working in Egypt course will provide you with:
A comprehensive insight to Egyptian culture and its historical, social and economic

• development
• An understanding of Middle Eastern culture and way of doing things
• Key communication tools to understanding and responding to subtleties and nuances in both the business and social sectors of Egyptian culture while living and working in Egypt
• An awareness of culture and country shock and ways of coping with it
• Essential practical information to improve your experience of living and working in Egypt

Who should attend

An IBA Living and Working in Egypt programme will be of benefit to you if you:

• Are about to relocate or have just relocated to Egypt for business purposes
• Work on short-term assignments or projects in Egypt and spend periods of time in Egypt

Course Content

All of our Living and Working in Egypt training courses are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients depending on their personal/organisational requirements and existing skills set.

A Living and Working in Egypt course typically includes:

• An overview of Egyptian culture: history, religion and traditions
• Egyptian society and Egyptian people
• Attitudes towards foreigners and women
• Practical information on living and working in Egypt
• Tips for Egyptian social etiquette
• Attitudes and values in Egyptian business culture
• Egyptian management and negotiation styles
• Effective business communication in Egypt
• Egyptian business culture and working practices
• Tips and strategies for successful living and working in Egypt

Approach

Living and Working in Egypt courses are available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either at one of our training centres or at your offices in any location worldwide. We usually recommend a one or two day course but can also offer a more flexible format to suit your schedule.

Suitably tailored materials will be used throughout your course and your trainer will provide a balance of structured input and discussion of case studies and scenarios relevant to your own particular context.
The most appropriate training format, content and approach for your Living and Working in Egypt course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.

Living and Working in Egypt Course Trainer

Your trainer will be assigned to you following the results of your diagnostic consultancy according to your objectives and areas of focus.