HI there,

 

From one Californian to another congratulations on the successful career and low mortgage payments! :)  As a market analyst, I would say that you have hit an untapped market and alot of potential. As you know with any tourism near the ocean/sea comes demand for chartering boats. Also increasing tourism is a priority in the gulf regions of UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain so if you can sell yourself their is alot of potential and a chance to dominate the market!  

 

The only factor I would consider is being able to negotiate with Arabs. This is an acquired skill and one who understands american/european politics may find themselves in deep water whilst swimming in the gulf.

 

here is a link that will give an idea! http://www.arabiaweb.de/negotaite.htm

 

 I wish you every success in the future. 

 

Kind Regards

 

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi