As the world gets smaller through faster travel and technology, the need to understand the cultures of the people around us and our own has never been greater. The rapid transformation of the United Arab Emirates from a conservative Gulf Arab mono-society to a global multi-cultural one has brought many social and economic benefits as well as challenges. The UAE represents a microcosm of inter-culturalism as its international business activities expand.
One of the fundamental dilemmas facing the UAE today is how to become a contributing member of the international community while remaining true to its rich traditional heritage.  The concept of Inter-cultural Intelligence is a way to address this problem. Wael's company ALGHAF HRC, in association with KNOWLEDGEWORKX and the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, is working hard to pioneer the concept of ICI in the Emirates and globally. For more information on inter-cultural intelligence, please visit www.alghaf.com