Dirhams & Dollars

Harley Davidson. Boeing. Red Hen Restaurant. What do they have in common? They all got caught up in political news, angering customers on the right and left because of their actions. Whether it was refusing to serve a White House staff member or relocating jobs away because of taxes, these companies have seen a hit because of decisions they made that were deemed political. So what should companies do? Do they take a stand and make their opinions clear? Or do they play it safe to avoid upsetting any customers? We discuss whether politics and business should mix and just to what extent. And what are the business risks of either scenario? In the Middle East, businesses almost always avoid politics. But is that always wise? Listen to hear more on that.