2. History
Established as a Kingdom in 1932
Abdul Aziz became king in 1937
Oil was Discovered in 1938
Muslims made contributions in mathematics, art,
architecture, philosophy,chemistry, and more.
3.
4. 5 PILLARS OF
ISLAM
Shahadah
(Kalima)(Faith)
Salat
( Five Daily Prayers)
Zakat
(Charity)
Roza
(Fasting)
Hajj
(Pilgrimage)
9. Meeting Etiquette
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.
10. It is appropriate for men and
women to cover most parts of the
body, even in warm weather.
12. 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"
13. -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
14. The Saudi Arabian work week begins on
Saturday and ends on Wednesday
The legal age to work is 13
Men conduct business and most public
service jobs
Women are only allowed jobs where they are
away from the public
15. Travel
Franklin D. Roosevelt donated a plane to Saudi Arabia Airport in 1945
3 International and 24 regional airports
21 sea ports
First highway tunnel in the world to convert solar power to electricity
Over 100,000 miles of roadway/highway
Fleet of 2000+ Saudi bus network provides affordable public transportation
2 Railways that span a combined 1,000+ miles
21. Social and Economic Status
Rich get Richer, and the Poor get Poorer!
Some required to stand in lines for rations of water
The Rich order food so lavishly they are often fined for
the amount that is wasted
The poor have group Wedding Ceremonies because
they cannot afford an individual one
The 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)
22. Education is separate
for males and
females
Students are required
to have a certain
amount of Islamic
Study time.
Education is free
23. Hospitality is Enjoyed by Hosts and their
Guests in Saudi Arabia
It is typical for Arabic
Tea or Coffee to be
Served with dates or
other small snacks
It is an Insult to
the Host if the
Guest Declines
Refreshment
24. The Fast Food
Industry
is Expanding
Fatir, a flat bread and
kimaje, similar to pita
is used at every meal,
in place of a fork or
spoon.
No Pork or Alcohol
Meat must be butchered in
the name of God
Lamb is served for Holidays
or Honored Guests
25. Jenadrivah Heritage & Cultural
Festival
Started in 1985
Celebrated yearly for 2 weeks
Traditional Arabian Culture is the
Theme
26. Recreation in Saudi Arabia is anything that does not
conflict with the laws of the country
Soccer, Tennis, Diving, Softball, Swimming, Sailing
For Tourists Camel Racing is popular along with the
National Zoo
27. 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.
28. Travel guidelines
Bibles allowed only for personal use
Alcohol and arriving drunk are prohibited
Inappropriate attire and pornography
prohibited
Importation of Pork is prohibited
Homosexual activity, Adultery, and the
importing of Drugs is Punishable by the death
penalty
RESPECTING THE CULTURE AND ISLAMIC
LAW IS VITAL!
29. 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 prohibited
Petty crime is common
There is always a high alert for Terrorism
30. 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
31. 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.