Quote Originally Posted by Sclox View Post
Very interesting. I get the impression that Yasir Al-Rumayyan is a decent man with good morals and business ethics from this. A lot of corporate responsibility in those chosen investments. A lot classier than your normal US/UK company boss I reckon. I reckon these lads should get behind the British electric car battery industry here because its non existent as it stands - ahead of the 2030 deadlines set by the government. Money to be had there, I think they attempted a mega factory in Blythe but it collapsed due to lack of government support.

In the Middle East things are considerably more traditional. Dignity, respect and decency are still integral to society. in 8 yrs I've only seen 1 or 2 people screaming, shouting and arguing in public. Surprise, Surprise those people were drunk Europeans, Dutch & a English... doing us proud! So embarrassing!

They have a concept called 'Wasta' - it means 'Clout / Who you know'. Western media like to report it as Nepotism, a negative thing. When in fact, its the complete opposite. People who do a good job and show loyalty, respect and deliver on their word and promise are rewarded with more work, promotions, responsibility and all the benefits that go with those advantages.

Relationships are more important simple monetary profits. The culture here is still very much based on the tribal ethos of respecting elders, doing your bit as part of a collective group of men, not letting the rest of the tribe down and being able to look a man in the eye, shake the hand and know that means something.

All virtues which have sadly been eroded from our own culture with the rise of greed, vanity, pride and selfishness.