This document discusses business ethics in Saudi Arabia. It notes that Saudis claim that Islam sets the moral norms that people should follow in Saudi society. Organizations in Saudi Arabia that engage in halal (permissible) businesses can foster ethical behavior by developing an Islamic code of ethics. The document also provides some brief information about applying for jobs in Saudi Arabia, working hours and holidays, and tax rates.

1. SAUDI
ARABIA

2. BUSINESS
ETHICS
REPORTED BY JAYSON GONZALES

3. ARABS ALREADY KNOW THAT SAUDI
MORALITY IS ACCEPTED BY
WESTERNERS' ON UNDERSTANDING
THE HUMAN RIGHTS.
SAUDIS CLAIMED THAT ISLAM SET
THE MORAL NORMS PEOPLE SHOULD
FOLLOW. APART FROM THESE,
OTHER MORAL STANDARDS HAVE

4. LEGAL INTERPRETATIONS
In Islamic society, these
values and standards are
guided by the Shari’ah and
the collection of previous
fiqh judgments.

5. ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS
Organizations that are
engaged in halal businesses
can foster ethical behavior
through the development of
an Islamic code of ethics.

7. There isn't a specific style of CV(Resume)
for Saudi Arabia so you can follow the
format used in the UK.
Focus on relevant skills, experience and
qualifications as well as your motivation
for seeking a career in Saudi Arabia.

8. Saudi Arabia does have a culture
of hiring a lot of from abroad,
especially from the sub-continent
region. Up until the early 2000s, it
was fairly simple for foreigners to
apply, acquire opportunities and
fly in to start work.

9. The government has introduced
quotas for the number of foreign
nationals that can be employed
in the country.
If employers are found to be hiring
too many overseas citizens they can
face big fines.

10. Average working hours: typically eight hours per
day. The exception to this is during Ramadan when
hours may not exceed six per day. The working
week begins on Sunday and runs to Thursday, with
Friday and Saturday as the weekend.

11. Holidays: there are three public holidays in Saudi
Arabia each year. Remaining holiday entitlement
varies depending on individual employers and
contracts.
The Feast of the
End of Ramadan
The Feast of the
End of Hajj
Saudi National Day

12. Tax rates: most overseas workers are not
required to pay income tax in Saudi Arabia.
Don't forget to check your own country tax
and National Insurance position with HM
Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to ensure that
you're not losing any pensions rights

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