Check before you make that stop at Duty Free to avoid embarrassment at immigration! Some Arab countries prohibit the import of alcohol. Printed matter and videos, especially containing sexually explicit content, may also be censored. Note that the Arab definition of "sexually explicit" may be more restrictive than yours; many Western ads that include women in revealing clothes are considered offensive in the Arab world. There are more international variations in time than simply changing zones - concepts of time change too from country to country and one of the first things you may notice is that your Arab client is not as punctual as you are! Here, patience is a virtue for two reasons: punctuality is not prized in the Arab world and the Arab may be testing your commitment to doing business with him by keeping you waiting. Canadian and Arab cultures are significantly different. Consequently, doing business in the Arab world can be quite challenging for many Canadians. It is therefore important for Canadian business people to prepare and understand the Arab priorities and thought processes.