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Taqua Malik
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Join date: Feb 7, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026 ∙ 6 min
Reading Ramadan Silence: The Competitive Advantage Most Advisors Miss
The deal that was moving has stalled. Emails go unanswered. Calls aren't returned. The timeline you agreed on before Ramadan now feels like fiction.
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Feb 16, 2026 ∙ 4 min
The Intermediary Reality: Beyond 'That's Just How It Works Here'
A Gulf client casually mentions working with a “consultant” to facilitate relationships. Is it market reality, or a compliance risk waiting to surface? In the GCC, intermediaries can provide real value or create serious exposure, and knowing the difference is where cultural intelligence meets professional responsibility.
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Feb 7, 2026 ∙ 1 min
The Unwritten Rules of Business in the Middle East | Taqua Malik (Cultural Intelligence
If you want to succeed in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or Qatar, you need to understand the code that isn't written in the contract.
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