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HistoryEstablished as a Kingdom in 1932Abdul Aziz became king in 1937

Oil was Discovered in 1938Muslims made contributions in mathematics, art, architecture, philosophy,chemistry, and more.

5 PILLARS OF ISLAM

Shahadah (Kalima)(Faith)

Salat

( Five Daily Prayers)

Zakat (Charity) Roza

(Fasting) Hajj

(Pilgrimage)

Ramadan The Holy

Month

Hajj

Language ArabicEnglish

Arabic Sign Immigrant Language

ChineseKoreanSomali

Sudanese spoken ArabicUrdu

Among many others

Hello!As-salam alaykom

عليكم السالم

Men shake hands. Good friends may greet each other with a handshake and

a kiss on each cheek.Women generally hug and kiss close

friends.Men and women would not greet each

other in public if from outside the family.

Meeting Etiquette

It is appropriate for men and women to cover most parts of the

body, even in warm weather.

For women, dressing Hajib is to respect

oneself and prevent the lusting of men.

Children are taught cultural values and customs at an early age. An Arabian Proverb states: , "He who grows on something, will grow old with it"

-Courtship and dating is unacceptable-Most marriages are arranged

-A man will likely pay a dowry for his bride

-Sex before marriage is a grave dishonor that is punishable by law

The Saudi Arabian work week begins on Saturday and ends

on WednesdayThe legal age to work is 13Men conduct business and most public service jobs

Women are only allowed jobs where they are away from the

public

TravelFranklin D. Roosevelt donated a plane to Saudi Arabia Airport in 1945

3 International and 24 regional airports21 sea ports

First highway tunnel in the world to convert solar power to electricityOver 100,000 miles of roadway/highway

Fleet of 2000+ Saudi bus network provides affordable public transportation2 Railways that span a combined 1,000+ miles

The King Fahd Causeway

GovernmentMonarchy

Constitution is the Holy Qur'anStrict enforcement on Laws,

and limited Freedoms

EconomyExports: $238 Billion in Oil (Petroleom &

Products)Natural Resources: Gold, Silver, Iron, Copper,

PhosphateAgricultural Resources: Livestock, Dates,

Vegetables, GrainsImports: $88 Billion in Processed Foods,

Textiles, Manufactured Goods, Transportation Equipment

Trades with: China, Japan, Singapore, India, South Korea, Tawaiin, United States & Others

Climate: Harsh and dry desert with very high and extreme

temperatures.

Rub Al-Khali Desert

Asir Province

Social and Economic StatusRich get Richer, and the Poor get Poorer!

Some required to stand in lines for rations of waterThe Rich order food so lavishly they are often fined for

the amount that is wastedThe poor have group Wedding Ceremonies because

they cannot afford an individual oneThe poor sew there own clothing for their families,

while the Rich often spend so much the ATM's run out of money (especially during Ramadan)

Education is separate for males and

females

Students are required to have a certain

amount of Islamic Study time.

Education is free

It is typical for Arabic Tea or Coffee to be

Served with dates or other small snacks

Hospitality is Enjoyed by Hosts and their Guests in Saudi Arabia

It is an Insult to the Host if the

Guest Declines Refreshment

No Pork or AlcoholMeat must be butchered in

the name of GodLamb is served for Holidays

or Honored Guests

Fatir, a flat bread and kimaje, similar to pita is used at every meal,

in place of a fork or spoon.

The Fast Food Industry

is Expanding

Jenadrivah Heritage & Cultural Festival

Started in 1985Celebrated yearly for 2 weeksTraditional Arabian Culture is

the Theme

Recreation in Saudi Arabia is anything that does not conflict with the laws of the country

Soccer, Tennis, Diving, Softball, Swimming, SailingFor Tourists Camel Racing is popular along with the

National Zoo

calligraphy is a dominant theme in metalwork, ceramics, glass textiles, painting and sculpture throughout Saudi Arabia and the Muslim world.

Inscriptions often adorn the interior walls of mosques, as well as public and private offices

and homes.

Travel guidelinesBibles allowed only for personal use

Alcohol and arriving drunk are prohibitedInappropriate attire and pornography

prohibitedImportation of Pork is prohibited

Homosexual activity, Adultery, and the importing of Drugs is Punishable by the death

penaltyRESPECTING THE CULTURE AND ISLAMIC

LAW IS VITAL!

IF traveling to Saudi Arabia, it is important to follow the rules of the country since

people can be detained for no reason and it is not required that each person has

legal representation.Women are not allowed to drive!

Photographs of the local people or any Government building, Military Institution,

or Palace are prohibitedPetty crime is common

There is always a high alert for Terrorism

Saving Face is a way of life and is used to:Avoid Conflict,

Embarrassing Situations, or Causing Discomfort for

others

Maintained by: Self control,

Patience, and Compromise

The Saudi Arabian culture and the many outside influences effect communication in many positive and negative ways. Because

of the restrictions of freedoms, Saudi Arabians often feel as if they are restricted

and limited because of the increasing knowledge of the Western Culture.

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