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Airport and Ground Support Equipment in United Arab Emirates
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| Title: |
Airport and Ground Support Equipment in United Arab Emirates: A Strategic Entry Report, 1999 |
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1999-10-04 |
| Pages: |
98 |
| ISBN: |
074181773X |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 How to Strategically Evaluate THE U.A.E.
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in United Arab Emirates
2 AIRPORT AND GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Latent Demand: Leading Segments
2.2.3 Statistical Data
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Accessibility: Foreign Entrants
2.3.2 US Market Position and Share
2.3.3 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Accessibility: Trade Events
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 Us Government Contacts
2.5.2 UAE Government Contacts
2.5.3 Civil Aviation and Airport Authorities
2.5.4 Handling Companies
2.5.5 Airport Equipment Trading Companies
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in United Arab Emirates
3.2.1 Economic Fundamentals and Dynamics
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to United Arab Emirates
4.2.1 Brief Description of the Banking System
4.2.2 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.3 Agricultural Trade Barriers
4.2.4 Customs Valuation
4.2.5 Import Licenses
4.2.6 Export Controls
4.2.7 Import/Export Documentation
4.2.8 Temporary Entry
4.2.9 Labeling
4.2.10 Prohibited Imports
4.2.11 Local Standards
4.2.12 Free Trade Zones
4.2.13 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in United Arab Emirates
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.3 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.4 Dispute Settlement
5.4.5 Performance Requirements/Incentives
5.4.6 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.7 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.8 Regulatory System
5.4.9 The Federal Companies Law
5.4.10 The Commercial Agencies Law
5.4.11 The Federal Industries Law
5.4.12 Government Tenders Law
5.4.13 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.14 Labor
5.4.15 The Right to Organize and Bargain Collectively
5.4.16 Prohibition of Forced or Compulsory Labor
5.4.17 Minimum Age for Employment of Children
5.4.18 Acceptable Conditions of Work
5.4.19 Capital Outflow Policy
5.4.20 Major Foreign Investors
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in United Arab Emirates
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Use of Agents/Distributors - Finding a Partner
6.2.3 Franchising
6.2.4 Direct Marketing
6.2.5 Joint Ventures/Licensing
6.2.6 Steps to Establishing an Office
6.2.7 Selling Factors/Techniques
6.2.8 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.9 Pricing Products
6.2.10 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.11 Selling to the Government
6.2.12 Protecting Your Product from Copyright Infringement
6.2.13 Need for a Local Attorney
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in United Arab Emirates
7.2.1 Unionization in United Arab Emirates
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in United Arab Emirates
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in United Arab Emirates
7.2.4 Forced Labor in United Arab Emirates
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in United Arab Emirates
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in United Arab Emirates
8.4 Political Issues in United Arab Emirates
8.4.1 Nature of Bilateral Relations with the United States
8.4.2 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
8.4.3 Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in United Arab Emirates
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in United Arab Emirates
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in United Arab Emirates
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in United Arab Emirates
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in United Arab Emirates
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in United Arab Emirates
10.2.3 Religion in United Arab Emirates
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in United Arab Emirates
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 The Role of the Military
11.1.3 Economic History
11.1.4 Historic International Relations
11.1.5 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.2 Business Customs in United Arab Emirates
11.2.1 Business Customs
11.2.2 Language
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