Overview
A comprehensive guide to living and succeeding in the Middle East, written by an expert with over twenty-five years in finance and ten years of cultural and business experience in the region. The book covers everything from practical matters like buying property and dating in Dubai to the ins and outs of business in the Middle East. The author uses fictional anecdotes inspired by real stories to educate and entertain readers. The fire on the front cover symbolises the timeless tradition of storytelling and the importance of sharing dreams, wisdom and experiences.
Full Product Details
Author: Rebecca Meijlink
Publisher: Alphabet Select Ltd (London, Uk)
Imprint: Alphabet Select Ltd (London, Uk)
Edition: Edition ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.508kg
ISBN: 9781739564018
ISBN 10: 1739564014
Pages: 402
Publication Date: 16 October 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
"""It is 360 degree angle of any expat's experience living and working in Dubai. I found the book very genuine and with no prejudice. Very refreshing and honest point of view. Easy to read and entertaining."" Review left online on Goodreads 5 ***** Online on https: //www.goodreads.com/book/show/198019932-in-the-fire-of-capital ""Very informative and entertaining A very well written and thoughtful guide to living and working in the area by someone who clearly knows their subject extremely well. The book is usefully organised by themes and subjects, easy to follow and to the point. The conversational style makes this a very easy read. Highly recommended."" 5***** Online review on Amazon November 2023 "" Vital reading for anyone interested in doing busines - or just visiting- the Middle East Very well organised and written. Easy to read, great anecdotes. Rebecca Meijlink clearly knows her subject . Highly recommended."" 5***** Online review on Amazon November 2023"
Author Information
"The author, Rebecca Meijlink, has a Masters in International Law from Leiden University in the Netherlands and over twenty-five years of experience in finance and investment banking. She worked for several American investment banks in the '90s. In 2003, she founded AlphaBet Capital Advisors, an award-winning capital raising and investment advisory firm. She travelled the globe and lived in many countries, including twelve years in London, five years in Monaco and ten years in Dubai. Her article ""Iran means Business"" was featured in the Tehran Times in 2017. She also published ""Mastering Capital Raising""."
