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SAUDI ARABIA
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Saudi Arabia
Muslim Country
Located on the Middle East continent
25,731,776 inhabitants
1,960,582 square kilometers
National "thob"
Islamic law states that men must not expose the thighs, knees and
calves.
Avoid wearing any visible jewelry, especially a neck chain with a cross.
Western Attire
Traditional
Business Attire
Relationship-building
Creating good relationships may be harder to achieve in Saudi Arabia than in other
countries because of the cultural differences.
If you want to deepen your relationship with the Saudi market and businesspeople, you
need to conform to the Saudi social and business culture, which can differ remarkably
from Western norms.
You have to keep in mind that:
Saudi businesspeople pray five times a day; whatever business activities you are
engaged in with Saudi businesspeople will be interrupted by them.
During the month of Ramadan businesses slow down noticeably. While Westerners are
not expected to fast during Ramadan, they should refrain from eating in public and in
the presence of those who are fasting.
Saudi businessmen do not discuss hard details of business deals immediately in a meeting;
instead, they first chitchat and inquire about the each other's welfare.
They should never flatly refuse refreshments like coffee, tea and dates; they should at least
accept the first round of offerings.
Western businesspeople should use their right hand when shaking hands with others and giving
and receiving objects from others.
Saudi businessmen are comfortable standing very close to the men they are talking with, often
encroaching upon what is considered personal space by Western standards.
To do business with a Saudi businessman, trust must first be established; it may be a while before
he will feel comfortable discussing serious business matters.
Socialising
Business in Saudi Arabia is
personal. It is impossible to
finalize agreements without
face-to-face contact.
Conclusion
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