Our company has been in Guangzhou since 2004, and 98% of our cooperating clients come from the Middle East. They never watch PPTs, do not listen to roadshows, and do not read emails from unfamiliar institutions they have never met (cold emails). They are only willing to entrust funds to people they have met, trusted, or recognized by others in their "circle". This unique investment philosophy deeply impressed me. In this era of information explosion, they still insist on seeking the most basic trust in real interpersonal communication, rather than relying solely on cold data and unfamiliar words. This preference for investment management is not only a strong trust in interpersonal relationships, but also a high emphasis on individual value and reputation.
Firstly, is it safe here?
I often accompany clients to factories and markets to other cities, and many people ask if they are safe? Sometimes it is necessary for Chinese factories to arrange technical personnel to go to the Middle East, and they dare not be afraid,
Here are a few interesting facts:
Which tourist destination on the Greek island of Aegean, Santorini or Dubai, is closer to the currently war-torn Gaza region? In fact, the latter is twice as far as the former. So if we talk about danger, Aegean Island may be even more dangerous than Dubai, but no one would worry about the Israeli Palestinian conflict when traveling to Greece.
Which population is more Muslim or Chinese? In fact, the population of the former is nearly 1.5 times that of our country. In such a populous group, its ideology and political preferences inevitably contain diversity. As far as extremism is concerned, they only constitute a very small part of the entire Muslim world.
Abu Dhabi is full of people who stay up all night and have nowhere to be found. On the one hand, the local people have received good education, and on the other hand, their emphasis on safety is not inferior to that in China. In a country that does not accept immigration and 90% of its population are immigrants, in order to continue enjoying tax and other benefits, it is necessary to comply with local laws.
Secondly, how much do they know about China?The newly completed signs at the Saudi capital Riyadh Airport are only available in three languages: Arabic, English, and Simplified Chinese. This reflects Saudi Arabia's welcoming attitude towards Chinese tourists. It is worth mentioning that Saudi Arabia recently implemented a visa policy for China, which even exceeded its visa policy for the United States.
Entering the KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District) in the Saudi capital economic zone, newly built high-rise buildings and towering tower cranes can be seen everywhere. This scene reminds people of the development of Shanghai Pudong New Area when I first arrived at Fudan in 2003, and this similarity may reflect the development trend of Saudi Arabia in the next 20 years.
