USA’s Elon University visits Intercoil International as part of second ‘Business and Culture in Indo-Gulf’ study tour

Reaffirming its position as one of the region’s exemplary business models, Intercoil International, MENA’s leading manufacturer, retailer and distributor of premium beds, bedding and bedroom furniture has again been among the UAE companies selected to welcome students from Elon University in North Carolina, USA, to its manufacturing facilities. The visit comes as part of the Love School of Business’ Winter Term 2016/2017 Study Abroad Course, designed for a delegation of 30 undergraduate students. 

The course, titled ‘Business and Culture of Indo-Gulf,’ encompassed fact-finding missions to various industrial units in both countries, meetings with successful businessmen and comparison of business models in Asia and the US. This is the second time the business school from America has visited the region following an earlier trip in 2013, and the second time Intercoil International was selected, demonstrating its successful economic model and ongoing manufacturing excellence.

Commenting on the visit from Elon University Love School of Business, Hassan Al-Hazeem, Managing Director of Intercoil International said: “It was a great pleasure to welcome the Elon University students to Intercoil’s facilities once more. Elon business students are an exceptionally bright group of young individuals who showed a keen interest in gaining business insights and a genuine understanding of Middle Eastern manufacturing processes. We are proud to have showcased Intercoil’s achievements and history, as well as the UAE’s rich culture and traditions, and we look forward to hosting future Elon University students for as long as they continue to tour.”

Dr. Nawar Chaker, Assistant Professor of Marketing at Elon University’s Love Business School also commented: “We are extremely grateful for the ongoing relationship between Elon University and Intercoil International. Elon University’s Study Abroad programs are designed to further the students ‘understanding of business, culture and societies across the world. They provide an invaluable and insightful approach to learning and the opportunity to observe the similarities and differences in transacting business in the Middle East and US. The visit to Intercoil International is an integral part of this trip for student learning and we are grateful that Intercoil International has graciously welcomed us to their facility once again, introduced the students to their world-class technology and manufacturing processes, and strengthened the students’ understanding of the UAE as a region. The visit highlights Intercoil’s expertise in manufacturing and innovation and we are excited to see what is to come for this dynamic company.”

Students were given a tour of Intercoil’s head office and manufacturing facility in the UAE, where they learned about the company’s background and history, workplace health and safety standards, corporate culture, the UAE’s business and economic environments as well as governmental operations.

The Institute of International Education ranks Elon University as the number one masters’-level university in the US for Study Abroad programmes.