Emirate courts international organizations with business-friendly laws in gleaming free-trade zones; cost, social policies remain issue When you think of the association community and its opportunities for growth, Dubai might not be top of mind. After all, what is it? Where is it? In fact, it is the first place chosen for new global activities by at least two U.S.-based associations recently, and already a port of call for others. The $10 million-revenue HR Certification Institute chose the city on the Persian Gulf to have its first "boots on the ground" overseas representation in February, using association management firm MCI to provide the staff. The Association of… Read More