The United Arab Emirates represent an almost unique political, social and cultural reality in the Middle East: a crossroads of people, ideas, technologies and trade exchanges. They are the new center of world business, but many talk about them and few really know them. , , This book describes the Emirates through history, today's reality and the dynamics that animate business and everyday life, allowing anyone to understand every secret beyond stereotypes and false myths. , , A handbook to get oriented between local traditions and etiquette, useful both to those who are interested in the emirates for business reasons, and to those who want to discover the country as a simple visitor.