Unlock Business

in the Middle East With Confidence

Equip yourself and your business

with the Invaluable advice you need to do business in the Middle East.

By creating your Foundations, we can help you avoid cultural faux pas that could damage your reputation, identify key opportunities, and empower you with the skills you need to succeed.

Receive Innovative Solutions and a customised Strategy to help you strengthen relationships, create better pipelines, and unlock more opportunities in the Middle East.

Internationally Recognised Middle East Specialist

20+ Years Experience in  Luxury Hospitality

20,000+ Followers on LinkedIn

Award-Winning Middle Eastern Business Experts

Hundreds of Clients Supported to do Business Better in the Gulf

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There is More Untapped Potential

for Your Business

in the Middle East

Than You May Realise…

And there has never been a better time to access all this region

has to offer for your business, career and life.

Consumers are spending more.

Tourism is booming.

Investors are hungry to open the door to Western businesses like yours. 

Whether you are interested in expanding to the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,

or somewhere else,

chances are you have got profitable opportunities waiting for you -

if you know how to take advantage of them. 

Unfortunately though, many businesses don’t know

how to overcome the cultural differences (and misconceptions)

between them and their potential Gulf clients.

If you want to avoid becoming one of them,

and instead seize the opportunities available to you right now, I can help! 

I am Corina Goetz,

Middle East Strategist

and Founder of Star-CaT

Over the past 20 years, I’ve helped thousands of clients overcome their anxieties and misconceptions about the Gulf region, and take advantage of the incredible opportunities available to them.

As a non-Arab speaking Westerner myself, I understand what it feels like to not know what to say, what to wear, and how to build deep connections with Middle Eastern clients. 

With extensive experience in luxury hospitality, I have fallen in love with this region and its people, and forged a pathway to help others embrace the culture with confidence too. 

I have also witnessed first hand businesses who are ill equipped to interact with their Middle Eastern clients, and as a result they’ve burned those bridges! After all, the key to a successful expansion to the Middle East is strong relationships…

A simple lack of knowledge of cultural faux pas, what to say, how to dress, and how to garner respect in the countries of the Gulf region can stand in the way of your success. 

That is Why I Want to Help You Bridge the Gap Between Western and Middle Eastern Culture…

So you can confidently immerse yourself and your team in these thriving regions, and take advantage of the doors open to you right now. Through taking the Middle East Foundation Course, I can support you to achieve your goals - whether that is embarking on a new project, unlocking new opportunities, expanding your career prospects, or something else.


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WHAT IS INCLUDED

MINDSET

What are your blocks and how should you approach this new region.


ESSENTIAL BUSINESS PRACTISES

4 Modules including: Negotiations, Business Etiquette, Building long lasting Relationships to How to attract new clients.

COMMUNICATION

2 Modules: What are the best platforms to use and how can you use them most efficiently as well as a special LinkedIn MasterClass

CONVERSATION TOPICS

3 Modules: What to say and what not to discuss as well what you need to know about Giga Projects

CULTURE

4 Modules including: Dress Code for Westerners, Food, Who is who as well as what you need to know about Religion

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course suitable for an employee or just for someone with a project?


This course is appropriate for anyone who has an active interest in the Gulf region and wants to prepare themselves better.

It helps you understand how to do business in the Gulf (Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar) in keeping with the culture and traditions.

How long will it take to do this course?


This course will take you a few hours to complete as the Modules vary between 20-90 min depending on topic.

You can split this into smaller section and do it over a few days or you can complete it all in one go.

How long will I get access to the training?


We will offer you access for 365 days after the purchase.


What happens after my purchase?


You will get access to the training straight away and you can take it at your own pace.

Can I take the course only in the UK?


No this course can be taken anywhere in the world at any time convenient.

When will I start to see results?


This is dependent on many different aspects, including what project you are working on. What we can guarantee however is that you will feel much more confident straight away.


Some of the things we recommend take time and consistent interest.

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