I am doing a project on Dubai, and am not quite sure how to answer this question let alone know where exactly to look to find the answer...so I look to you, Dear Fluther. The question is, "Does the culture increase the expenses of doing business in that country?"?

I am doing a project on Dubai, and am not quite sure how to answer this question let alone know where exactly to look to find the answer...so I look to you, Dear Fluther. The question is, "Does the culture increase the expenses of doing business in that country?"?
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No, its mostly taxes and tariifs that effect prices when doing business in a foreigh country.
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