Family Businesses in the Arab World

This book offers a crucial examination of the unique governance, management, and strategic challenges facing family-owned enterprises across the Arab world. It delves into the profound influence of specific cultural, spiritual, and religious values on how these businesses are structured and operate, moving beyond a generic Western business framework. The analysis spans critical areas including finance, succession planning, and the often-overlooked role of emotions in corporate leadership. This provides a comprehensive and culturally-grounded perspective on a dominant economic force in the region.

What sets this work apart is its focus on the intricate interplay between deeply-held Arab values and the practical realities of running a family firm, a dynamic rarely explored with such specificity. Readers seeking to understand the internal mechanics of the Arab business landscape, from students of international business to consultants and investors, will find its insights invaluable. By framing economic activity within its authentic cultural and emotional context, the book fundamentally challenges and enriches conventional understandings of global business practices.