Doing Business in Yemen
Business in Yemen is much different from trade anywhere else in the world, especially in the northern areas. ... Yemen was at one time the wealthiest of all countries in Arabia but today Yemen is by far the poorest. Appropriate business dress and behavior should be followed at all times while in Yemen as to not offend them. ... All men from north Yemen are armed with at least a dagger and usually firearms. In Yemen hospitality is especially important, if offered something you must accept it. When doing business in Yemen there are no such things as appointments. ... When traveling through Yemen one should take caution and be sure that you alert the local tribal chief that you will be in the territory. Many westerners have been kidnapped and held hostage in north Yemen.