Seems odd to say, but in a way I was glad to leave Dubai and get back to Doha. That is where my work is and will be for the foreseeable future. I got to the office around 12 and found I had a meeting back at the hotel with the boss’ brother.
Meet the boss’ brother. He has a company that provides engineering services and currently has people working on the New Doha International Airport (NDIA). With the economy in Greece having its difficulties he is thinking he will concentrate on building his business in the Middle East (like who isn’t). On the plane back from Dubai a guy from Egis was announcing to the airplane (talking to an associate on his phone) that he was heading to Doha to look into opportunities at the airport in Qatar.
It was a good introductory meeting. Nothing significant except his son, recently completing his Masters at the the London School of Business offered to go to Doha and build his father’s business. It will be his business one day, but the son may need some time to mature in business before coming in to the family business. We’ll see where this goes.
That night I was invited to dinner with the new General Manager in Doha for Siemens. He had been “commuting” to Doha and will now take a permanent residence. He has been with Siemens for several years having lived in China and I believe North America. Used to work with one of our engineers at Knorr Brake. What a small world. I am starting to build my local network.
Our local manager loves buffets. I guess they are ok, never been a fan myself. They are dry restaurants, so when my new German friend asked for a beer the best he could get was the non-alcoholic type. Next time we’ll go somewhere else…
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