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Although most business in Libya has traditionally been conducted with state organizations, there has been some movement towards privatization. All official documents are in Arabic (it is useful to have a translator for this) due to government policy, but English is widely spoken and understood. Bureaucracy can slow down any business process and one should be prepared for this. Business cards are useful but are not widely exchanged. Suits and ties are the norm, although due to the heat particularly in summer, more casual business wear is accepted. The vast majority of Libyans are Muslim and therefore one should be mindful of Islamic custom, particularly during Ramadan. Women should ensure that they dress modestly.
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