CSR policies often revolve around the basic question : is your company (or your brand) part of the problem, or part of the solution ? Any company – but especially European companies – doing business in Saudi Arabia will find that at some point it is asked to justify itself. An active CSR engagement in Saudi Arabia can be of great assistance in answering those questions.

The horror stories of companies brought to their knees by the actions of a local representative abound. Driven by the need for short-term success and wanting to have an intelligence advantage over the competition in a notorious opaque environment, the opportunity to explore an inside track seemed irresistible – and the rest is history. Crippling fines or worse, based on the (extra territorial applicable) FCPA or UK Bribery Act.  Do you know who your local people are talking to ? Have they been able to use critical judgement ? ‘We didn’t know’ doesn’t fly anymore : you should know, and you can know. We can help you make sure you have done what you could to make sure you deal with the right local partners or companies. We can help you connect, and we can help you assess. In partnership with “The Quincy Group” (www.quincygroup.com), we have a large and relevant network in Saudi Arabia and the GCC and we have gained a deep level of trust. Make this work for you !