Dec 18,2023
You must consider whether there is a market for your goods in the GCC. As a guide, some of the most popular categories of goods with customers in the GCC are:
What Cultural Differences Exist?
The GCC is largely formed of Islamic nations with large populations of expats. There are stricter rules on the sale and consumption of alcohol than in the USA and United Kingdom.
Furthermore, while holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are observed by some, the major event for exchanging gifts is Eid al-Fitr, a festival marking the end of Ramadan.
That said, Western shopping trends such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday are catching on in the region, and could offer a great opportunity to boost sales.