Index The United Arab Emirates and the United KingdomIntroduction…………………. ………………………….....3Section A – Comparison between UAE culture and UK culture……………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………41. Meet and greet………………………………..42. Exchange of gifts……………………………….43. Forms of intervention in work meetings…………………………44. Etiquette/Social status…………………..……………..………………45. Timing…………………..……………..56. Religion…………………..……………..……………..57. Behavior…………………..……………..5Section B – Analysis of UAE Culture and UK Culture………….51. Etiquette/Social status……..…………………..……………..………………52. Religion………………………..……………. Hofstede's 5 cultural dimensions……………................................................. ..........................54. Differences in communication and their effect on business………………….65. Impact of culture on communication …………………..…………..66. Overcoming communication differences………………………………7Section C – Summary and Conclusions…………………… ………………………………………………..8List bibliography…………………..…………. ……………9IntroductionIn this analytical report I will highlight the main characteristics and differences of two countries and cultures, namely the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. To create this report, I collaborated with a friend from the United Arab Emirates, Abdulla Alfalasi, who works as a customs agent in Dubai. The United Arab Emirates is the fastest growing country in the world, the largest supplier of oil and a co… . middle of paper ......t Facts about Islam. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/fastfacts.htm [Accessed 26 May 14].UAE Interact. 2014. Government. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.uaeinteract.com/government/. [Accessed 26 May 14].UK Government. 2014. Marriages and civil partnerships in the UK. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.gov.uk/marriages-civil-partnerships/overview. [Accessed 26 May 14].UK Government. 2014. The official website of the British monarchy. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.royal.gov.uk/. [Accessed 26 May 14].Cover PicturesSite Admin, (2014), Flag of the United Arab Emirates [ONLINE]. Available at: http://arabbrains.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/UAE-flag5-300x264.png [Accessed 26 May 14].Zazzle UK, (2014), Britain Shape-Flag Post Card [ONLINE ]. Available from: http://www.zazzle.co.uk/britain_shape_flag_post_card-239015927552214024 [Accessed 26 May 14].