Reflecting on my years recruiting in the Gulf, one lesson stands out: cultural fluency matters as much as technical skill. Understanding how decisions are made and relationships built opened doors that credentials alone never could. For anyone eyeing a ro... moreReflecting on my years recruiting in the Gulf, one lesson stands out: cultural fluency matters as much as technical skill. Understanding how decisions are made and relationships built opened doors that credentials alone never could. For anyone eyeing a role here, invest time in learning the local business etiquette—it’s the real differentiator. less