This material is from the ACC conference called "Doing Business in the GCC", which was designed to give in-house counsel advising businesses in the GCC states a better understanding of the laws and business dynamics of the region. It covers opportunities for investment in the region, regional variations and Dubai as a hub, contractual issues and joint ventures, disputes and arbitration, Islamic finance, anti-bribery and corruption, diligence and KYC, OFAC and sanctions, and cultural understanding for those from outside the region.