The Economist has launched an audio series called "Doing Business in" various cities around the world.   It is amazingly good.  For instance, if you listen to the audio I have linked below about Dubai, you will find tips on getting through the airport, alcohol drinking protocol, what to eat for lunch and where are the best restaurants. It also talks about shaking hands, meetin protocol, negotiating and more.  Finally, it outlines options for what to do if you have a couple of hours to kill and what is good to shop for as well as what to pack. They are seriously terrific! 

You can find out the secrets of doing business in  twenty cities from Shanghai and Sydney to Washington DC  all of them at the Economist "Doing Business In" section on the Economist.

FYI, there is a ten second advert just before the audio starts.    You can listen online or download it to your MP3 player.