Field notes from the Gulf.
Articles, case studies and observations on Middle East market entry, cultural intelligence and Latin America–GCC trade.
Why now merits a closer look: the Dominican Republic for Middle Eastern capital
An institutional case for diversification through agriculture, nearshoring, hospitality and strategic land acquisition—with the evidence, safeguards and cultural understanding that serious capital requires.
Natalia Mena publishes Dominican Republic diversification outlook for Gulf investors
A new analysis examines agriculture, nearshoring, hospitality and strategic land acquisition through the lens of institutional diligence and cross-cultural execution.
What Latin American brands keep getting wrong about the GCC
Pricing, packaging and the cultural cues that decide whether a brand earns a second meeting in Doha or Riyadh.
Beyond modest fashion: how the Gulf consumer is actually evolving
A more nuanced read of the modern GCC consumer — and what that means for fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands.
Distributor or representative: choosing your first partner in the Gulf
The structural choice every founder underestimates — and how to evaluate it.
From Santo Domingo to Doha: building between two markets
Lessons from operating on the ground in the Gulf while remaining rooted in Latin America.