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Time Business News
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Smart, Stylish, and Culturally Aware: How to Master Business Travel to the Middle East
For today's globally connected professionals, travel to the Middle East is no longer just a niche route—it's increasingly essential. From Dubai's gleaming innovation hubs to Abu Dhabi's ambitious green tech initiatives, this region has evolved into a central stage for business growth, networking, and strategic investment. But success here requires more than a flight ticket and a good pitch. It requires cultural fluency, logistical precision, and the right gear. French Quarter Magazine recently explored the foundation of smart travel to the region: choosing the right destinations with purpose and knowing exactly how to prepare for the journey. 'Top Middle Eastern Destinations French Travelers Shouldn't Miss' serves not only leisure readers, but also professionals aiming to make their trips meaningful, efficient, and culturally grounded. Let's start with geography. If your business interests include energy, logistics, luxury, or emerging tech, there's no denying that Dubai and Abu Dhabi rise to the top of the shortlist. In the destination guide published by French Quarter Magazine , Dubai is portrayed as an economic epicenter—home to world-class conferences like GITEX and the Arab Health Expo, as well as regulatory zones that support foreign-owned startups. But Dubai isn't all gloss and glass towers. The city's curated cultural enclaves—like Alserkal Avenue and the Dubai Design District—provide opportunities to engage in meaningful networking over art, coffee, or cutting-edge design installations. Just down the road, Abu Dhabi offers a different rhythm. The city is quieter but equally powerful, especially for industries tied to finance, education, sustainability, and defense. Another highlight is Louvre Abu Dhabi which is a symbol of how business in this region is often intertwined with cultural prestige. Meetings here might take place not in boardrooms, but in galleries or at cultural foundations, where the atmosphere encourages more reflective, long-term conversation. For underappreciated gems, visit places like Muscat, Doha, and Amman—ideal if your trip includes client relationship-building or regional exploration beyond the usual UAE circuit. Whether your destination is Dubai or Doha, preparation is what separates rushed travelers from confident professionals. 'What to Pack for Your First Trip' offers more than basic advice. It blends travel savvy with cultural intelligence—two essentials for navigating Middle Eastern business settings with ease. Here's how their practical guidance translates into the professional context: Climate-Controlled Style : Pack breathable, wrinkle-resistant clothing that moves easily from the boardroom to informal social settings. Think lightweight blazers, tailored chinos, and modest yet elegant dresses or tunics. Women are advised to bring a pashmina, which doubles as both a scarf and a respectful covering in more conservative environments. : Pack breathable, wrinkle-resistant clothing that moves easily from the boardroom to informal social settings. Think lightweight blazers, tailored chinos, and modest yet elegant dresses or tunics. Women are advised to bring a pashmina, which doubles as both a scarf and a respectful covering in more conservative environments. Tech Preparedness : A universal adapter (Type G for most of the region), a compact surge protector, and noise-cancelling earbuds will keep you charged and focused. And don't forget a backup battery and HDMI dongle—essential if your pitch deck needs to be mirrored quickly in a meeting room. : A universal adapter (Type G for most of the region), a compact surge protector, and noise-cancelling earbuds will keep you charged and focused. And don't forget a backup battery and HDMI dongle—essential if your pitch deck needs to be mirrored quickly in a meeting room. Cultural Awareness : Gift-giving is a gesture of goodwill in many Middle Eastern cultures. Small tokens—artisan chocolates, branded stationery, or French specialty items—can foster warmer first impressions. Pro tip: keep them in your carry-on to avoid heat damage. : Gift-giving is a gesture of goodwill in many Middle Eastern cultures. Small tokens—artisan chocolates, branded stationery, or French specialty items—can foster warmer first impressions. Pro tip: keep them in your carry-on to avoid heat damage. Desert Smart Add-ons: With site visits or excursions increasingly part of team-building experiences, throw in a reusable water bottle, sun hat, and quick-dry travel shirt. Dubai's early morning desert safaris and Abu Dhabi's eco tours at Mangrove National Park are prime examples of off-hours meetings with long-lasting impact. These insights align perfectly with the growing trend of 'bleisure' travel—the blending of business and leisure—where professionals carve out time for experiences that connect them more deeply with the region they're working in. An often-overlooked component of travel readiness is cultural literacy. Even a few Arabic phrases— marhaba (hello), shukran (thank you)—can build trust and signal respect. The relationships you build in the Middle East often carry more weight than in other business environments. A brief consultation with the local Chamber of Commerce (such as the French Business Council in Dubai or the American Chamber of Commerce in Abu Dhabi) can also open doors that email outreach never could. This region is as much about how you present yourself as it is about what you offer. Clients and partners will remember a well-prepared, well-mannered visitor far longer than someone who simply flew in and out for a pitch. The best business trips are ones that also sharpen your cultural understanding and renew your sense of purpose. As French Quarter Magazine underscores, the Middle East is a treasure trove of personal discovery. Whether you're sipping Arabic coffee with a client in a shaded majlis or wandering the halls of Louvre Abu Dhabi, your surroundings have a way of reinforcing just how interconnected business, heritage, and vision truly are in this part of the world. Business done right in the Middle East isn't just about speed—it's about understanding the rhythm of place and people. With the right insights, the right gear, and a bit of cultural grace, every professional journey here can become more than just a line on the calendar. It can be a catalyst for growth. Let your next trip be one that's not only productive—but transformative. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Egypt Today
29-01-2025
- Health
- Egypt Today
Health Min.: Egypt pays great attention to localizing pharmaceutical industry
Medicines - file CAIRO - 29 January 2025: Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, met Wednesday with representatives of the global company "Nihon Kohden" specialized in medical device technology, to discuss ways to activate joint cooperation to support healthcare in Egypt and enhance innovation and modern technology. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Arab Health Expo conference, which is being held from January 27 to 29 in the United Arab Emirates, which is an ideal platform to present the latest medical technologies, discuss future developments, and build strategic partnerships that enhance the quality of healthcare globally. Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, explained that the meeting comes within the framework of the Ministry of Health's strategy to enhance cooperation and partnership with international companies, which aims to improve the quality of health services, support the localization of local industry, and introduce modern technologies to serve the health sector in Egypt. Abdel Ghaffar said that the minister stressed that the Egyptian state pays great attention to localizing the pharmaceutical, medical equipment and supplies industry, and is working to overcome any challenges that may face local manufacturing, ensuring the provision of high-quality medicine at prices that meet the needs of the Egyptian citizen, adding that the meeting discussed the possibility of establishing a partnership between the company and Al-Arabi Group, with the aim of providing medical devices produced by Nihon Kohden Company in medical facilities, which contributes to enhancing the efficiency of the health system and improving the level of health services provided to citizens. Abdel Ghaffar continued that the meeting also discussed providing training programs and building the capacities of healthcare workers, ensuring the refinement of their skills and raising their efficiency to deal with the latest medical devices and technologies, according to the latest international standards, within the framework of the state's keenness to invest in human capital, which positively reflects on the health of citizens. Abdel Ghaffar pointed out that the meeting discussed activating innovative solutions, including remote medicine and monitoring, with the aim of expanding access to healthcare, especially in remote areas, which enhances justice in providing healthcare services, noting the discussion of the possibility of benefiting from Nihon Kohden technologies to meet healthcare needs in Egypt, as a gateway to countries around the world, especially African countries. He further added that the meeting witnessed the discussion of investment opportunities in the fields of scientific research and development, which contributes to enhancing innovation in the health sector, stressing that ways of joint cooperation were discussed to combat non-communicable diseases and limit their spread, which reflects Egypt's commitment to providing comprehensive and integrated healthcare to citizens.
Egypt Today
28-01-2025
- Health
- Egypt Today
Health Min.: Manufacturing ultrasound devices in Egypt is a step towards enhancing self-sufficiency
Ultrasound scanning device - CC via Pexels CAIRO - 28 January 2025: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met Tuesday with Dr. Elie Chaliot, President and CEO of GE Health Care, and his accompanying delegation, to enhance the frameworks of joint cooperation in supporting and developing the health sector. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Arab Health Expo, which is being held from January 27 to 29 in the United Arab Emirates, which is an ideal platform for presenting the latest medical technologies, discussing future developments, and building strategic partnerships that enhance the quality of healthcare globally. At the beginning of the meeting, the Minister welcomed the company's delegation, stressing the importance of interconnected relations between the public and private sectors, due to its significant impact on improving the quality of healthcare and enhancing the medical services provided, which ensures that services reach the largest number of people, in order to achieve the health well-being of citizens. Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, explained that the Deputy Prime Minister expressed his appreciation and support for the company's intention to manufacture ultrasound "sonar" scanning devices in Egypt, as part of the Egyptian state's efforts to localize the medical devices industry, to meet the needs of The Egyptian market, and then expand and export to countries around the world. Abdel Ghaffar noted that this cooperation is an essential step in achieving the ministry's vision to provide comprehensive healthcare to citizens. He noted that the meeting discussed the localization of the manufacture of radioactive dyes of various types in Egypt, as an important strategic step towards achieving self-sufficiency, enhancing local manufacturing capacity in the pharmaceutical and medical industries sector, and reducing healthcare costs, as radioactive dyes are among the basic materials used in medical imaging and radiological tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and X-rays. "Abdel Ghaffar" said that the meeting included discussing the company's innovations and how to benefit from them in supporting national health initiatives, such as early detection of cancerous tumors, heart disease care, and improving radiology services, in addition to reviewing ways to enhance the infrastructure for diagnosis and medical imaging, to improve the quality of healthcare and provide accurate and rapid diagnoses. Abdel Ghaffar added that the meeting discussed safety procedures when using imaging dyes, including protocols for dealing with allergies and side effects, in addition to proposing national initiatives for screening using enhanced imaging with imaging dyes to detect cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and nervous system disorders, in addition to the company supplying one million vials of imaging dye to the ministry, at a total cost of $10 million. Abdel Ghaffar added that the meeting discussed ways of bilateral cooperation in research and development in the field of radiology, as an essential step to enhance the effectiveness of medical services and achieve tangible progress in diagnosing and treating diseases. He further said that the meeting discussed how to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the analysis of the results of enhanced imaging with imaging dyes. The official spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population explained that the meeting reviewed the developments of the sonar device manufacturing project in Egypt, in addition to discussing mechanisms for providing the latest diagnostic and medical imaging technologies, including magnetic resonance imaging, CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasound, to ensure the improvement of diagnostic capabilities in the health sector and enhance the quality of health services provided to citizens. Abdel Ghaffar pointed out that the two sides discussed during the meeting providing training programs for healthcare workers, to ensure the optimal use of medical devices provided by General Electric, which contributes to raising the efficiency and refining the skills of medical human cadres, and qualifying them to deal with the latest technologies. The meeting also included discussing enhancing cooperation opportunities in the fields of digital transformation in the health sector, and enhancing "remote" medical and diagnostic services within the framework of the ongoing efforts for digital transformation and the development of health services. Abdel Ghaffar added that the meeting included discussing the launch of mobile health units equipped with advanced technologies produced by General Electric, with the aim of providing comprehensive medical examination services to detect cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, within the framework of enhancing community health services. The meeting also discussed ways to enhance healthcare systems and support health infrastructure in the medical sector. The meeting was attended by Stamatios Karambelis, General Manager, Indirect Markets, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Fares Shahin, General Manager, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, and Hisham Mortada, Sales and Operations Manager, North East Africa.
Zawya
28-01-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Egypt, Bahrain discuss strengthening health sector cooperation, expertise exchange
Egypt - Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, met with Jalila bint Sayed Jawad, Bahrain's Minister of Health, to explore avenues for enhancing cooperation and sharing expertise in the health sector. The meeting took place during the Arab Health Expo conference in the United Arab Emirates, held from 27 to 29 January 2025. According to Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for Egypt's Ministry of Health, the two ministers discussed the creation of a joint digital platform for scientific research. The platform would aim to promote collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence, improve healthcare services, and provide citizens with access to cutting-edge global technologies and advanced medical services. During the talks, Minister Abdel Ghaffar highlighted Egypt's advancements in mechanizing kidney dialysis services and the Egyptian Ambulance Authority system, offering to share Egypt's expertise in these areas with Bahrain. Both sides also discussed strategies for training healthcare professionals based on the specific needs of each country, including potential reciprocal visits to exchange knowledge on hospital management, primary care, and preventive healthcare systems. The two ministers also addressed ongoing efforts to support the people of Gaza. Bahrain's recent announcement of health and education initiatives aimed at those affected by the war was reviewed. Discussions included the proposal to establish an Egyptian-Bahraini rehabilitation center in Gaza to assess and treat both the physical and psychological impacts of the conflict. Additionally, the two sides explored opportunities for collaboration in nursing education. They discussed the exchange of experiences and training in specialized fields such as emergency nursing, intensive care, neonatal care, family health, and geriatric nursing. Both countries agreed to facilitate visits between nursing bodies to learn from each other's best practices. Another key topic was the Egyptian Genome Project. The ministers agreed to formalize knowledge exchange through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This agreement will also include the development of 'remote' diagnostic radiology services, designed to enhance diagnostic accuracy and speed through the Teleradiology Solution National Programme. © 2024 Daily News Egypt. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Daily News Egypt
28-01-2025
- Health
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt, Bahrain discuss strengthening health sector cooperation, expertise exchange
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, met with Jalila bint Sayed Jawad, Bahrain's Minister of Health, to explore avenues for enhancing cooperation and sharing expertise in the health sector. The meeting took place during the Arab Health Expo conference in the United Arab Emirates, held from 27 to 29 January 2025. According to Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for Egypt's Ministry of Health, the two ministers discussed the creation of a joint digital platform for scientific research. The platform would aim to promote collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence, improve healthcare services, and provide citizens with access to cutting-edge global technologies and advanced medical services. During the talks, Minister Abdel Ghaffar highlighted Egypt's advancements in mechanizing kidney dialysis services and the Egyptian Ambulance Authority system, offering to share Egypt's expertise in these areas with Bahrain. Both sides also discussed strategies for training healthcare professionals based on the specific needs of each country, including potential reciprocal visits to exchange knowledge on hospital management, primary care, and preventive healthcare systems. The two ministers also addressed ongoing efforts to support the people of Gaza. Bahrain's recent announcement of health and education initiatives aimed at those affected by the war was reviewed. Discussions included the proposal to establish an Egyptian-Bahraini rehabilitation center in Gaza to assess and treat both the physical and psychological impacts of the conflict. Additionally, the two sides explored opportunities for collaboration in nursing education. They discussed the exchange of experiences and training in specialized fields such as emergency nursing, intensive care, neonatal care, family health, and geriatric nursing. Both countries agreed to facilitate visits between nursing bodies to learn from each other's best practices. Another key topic was the Egyptian Genome Project. The ministers agreed to formalize knowledge exchange through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This agreement will also include the development of 'remote' diagnostic radiology services, designed to enhance diagnostic accuracy and speed through the Teleradiology Solution National Programme.
