Assignment task:
Formalities: Essay format.
Questions: Dibimilano is one of the brands of the company Alfaparf Group. They have a presence in many markets including Europe, North America, Brazil, Russia, China and they have recently established a regional office for the Gulf Area in Dubai in the UAE. Their biggest market, though, in this area is Saudi Arabia and the company is coming under pressure from the Saudi Ministry of Trade to relocate its Gulf office to Riyadh.
1) Identify the economic indicators you consider would be of most relevance to the company in making a decision like this and use them to compare the two economies.
2) Consider the political stability of both countries - what factors contribute to its stability/volatility?
3) Analyse the market for beauty treatments in the two countries and compare the needs of the women for dibimilano products and services.
4) On the basis of your analysis, recommend whether dibimilano should maintain their headquarters in Dubai, move them to Riyadh or look for another alternative.
5) Support your conclusions with previous analysis.
6) References