How can I monitor travel advisories for a specific country?
The U.S. Department of State maintains information about country conditions around the world. For information concerning travel advisories, medical facilities, traffic safety/road conditions, crime, and other related issues, as well as entry requirements and visa information, see the Consular Information Sheet for individual countries at www.travel.state.gov or by autofax at (202) 647-3000. Are there any special considerations for marketing products in the Middle East? When marketing products overseas, regardless of the location, businesses should keep their target audiences in mind and be sensitive to local conditions. The countries of the Middle East and North Africa are not a monolith; there are, of course, significant differences between countries. Racy advertisements may be deemed offensive in Islamic countries given their more traditional standards of dress and behavior, particularly for women. Advertisements featuring alcohol or pork products are also likely to be poorly receive
