Despite the region’s volatile social climate, doing business in the Middle East is a common target for international expansion. The region is home to nearly 400 million people and spans from Morocco to the Arabian Peninsula. It includes Iran, Egypt, Turkey, Iraq, the Gaza Strip and the United Arab Emirates. The Middle East’s unique market opens new doors for companies looking to target a diverse audience. Overall, the majority of the region’s people are Muslim (91%) and Arabic speaking (63%), but Dubai in the UAE is made up of residents from across the globe.