Arab Culture/Gifts

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Expert: - 9/28/2010


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hi, I have two wonderful Arabic doctors that have done more for me in two months than all the American doctors I have seen. I want to give them a thank you card and a gift. I know one likes Chocolate but I was not sure if it is appropriate for me to give him this gift. The other doctor I have no idea about. Any ideas on something that may be appropriate for each. These two doctors saved my life and my sanity, so I really want to give them something in return.  

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Melody, a gift card is always a good idea. Chocolate is fine as a gift as really anything would be so long as its not personal. Does he like a specific kind of coffee or tea? Maybe he has a sweet tooth or likes something to eat or snack on as well. His receptionist should know his preferences. I hope this helps.

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Questions regarding political, military and cultural issues in the Middle East

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•27+ years of experience in intelligence analysis •Coordinated the management, analysis, processing, and dissemination of strategic, operational and tactical intelligence •Conducted research & analysis of counterterrorism, and foreign military forces, operations, capabilities and trends in support of threat production •Analyzed information to assess developments, trends, and threat implications within geographical and functional areas •Compiled, collated, analyzed, produced and evaluated all-source intelligence •Subject Matter Expert on Middle East affairs (native of Lebanon)

Organizations
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Veteran-Owned Business Association Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) The American Legion The Marine Corps League The Association of Service Disabled Veterans (ASDV) Fredericksburg Small Business Association (FSBA)

Publications
Rababy, D.A., Marine Corps Intelligence, Officer Training of the Future, U.S. Army Military Intelligence magazine, May 1995 Rababy, D.A., Intelligence Support During a Humanitarian Mission, Marine Corps Gazette, February 1995 Rababy, D.A., Intelligence Support in Operations Other Than War, Small Wars Journal, October, 2005 Rababy, D.A., Cultural Intelligence Training for Military Operations, Ongoing

Education/Credentials
American Military University, Master of Arts, Political Science University of Michigan-Flint, Bachelor of Arts, History Armed Forces Staff College (JPME II) Intelligence Collection Managers Course USMC Command & Staff College Anti-terrorism Instructor Course Instructor and Curriculum Developers Course

Awards and Honors
Bronze Star Medal Joint Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (Third Award) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Third Award) Combat Action Ribbon (Second Award) Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Southwest Asia Service Medal Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait and Saudi Arabia) Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Instructor of the Year (1996)

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Jane's Information Group Klein Associates (ARA) Robotic Research

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