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Arabic<\/strong> speakers account for more than 4% of the world, and almost 320 million people.<\/p>\n

The Arab culture is a mosaic of local traditions, with a long history going back thousands of years, and the intermingling of religions.<\/p>\n

Arabs are known for their ability to negotiate in commerce, and they anticipate negotiations to be part of the trading game.<\/p>\n

Through the forging of business relationships and friendships, I’m familiar with the intricacies of the Arab business world – and I appreciate the way it often seals deals: with a handshake, coffee or tea, and a dessert.<\/p>\n

During the course of almost two decades in domain investing, I’ve closed deals, both buying and selling domain names, with Arab entrepreneurs. These “domain flags” I planted, can be found in Kuwait, UAE, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Morocco and Saudi Arabia. I’ll add Iran to the group of such countries, although it’s not an Arab nation.<\/p>\n

Arabs believe in destiny and the creation of gates to other lands, and to the future. It’s intriguing that two domain sales I closed this year with buyers in Arab countries both contain the word “gate.”<\/p>\n

I rarely share my domain sales, unless I have an anecdote that goes with the numbers, and in this case I do.<\/p>\n

In January, I sold FutureGate.com<\/strong> via the Uniregistry BIN feature, for $4,200. The buyer is an Arab foundation that chose to forward the domain to TheFutureGate.com. My negotiations spanned both email and Uniregistry Market communication, and I held the domain for 11 years before selling it.<\/p>\n

In August, I sold VGate.com<\/strong>, again using the Uniregistry BIN feature, for $14,000. The buyer represents corporate interests in Saudi Arabia. I acquired the domain almost 12 years ago for just $350.<\/p>\n

Doing business with domain investors and corporations worldwide is an extension of my personal interest in global relations, and I’m well-connected. Contact me via LinkedIn.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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