Business Etiquette of Saudi Arabia

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Business Etiquette in Saudi Arabia Introduction Saudi Arabia is a monarchy in southwestern Asia, and occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula. It is essential for people doing business in the Kingdom to understand Saudi etiquette and the personal manner in which they conduct business. Preparation, and some basic knowledge of Saudi Arabian business etiquette, can make the difference between successful deal and failed negotiation. To do business in Saudi Arabia, three main factors need to be considered: religion & culture, customs and gender roles. Business Etiquette Business etiquette: expected behaviors and expectations for individual actions within society, group, or class. Within a place of business, it involves treating coworkers and employer with respect and courtesy in a way that creates a pleasant work environment for everyone. Religion & Culture Business in Saudi Arabia revolves around the religion that rules in the country, Islam. Islam is a somewhat strict religion that requires an abundance of attention throughout the business day. Since a majority of business men and woman in Saudi Arabia are Muslim, they plan their business days around things such as prayer times, religious holidays, and religious values. A devout Muslim prays five times a day. Two prayer times are not scheduled during the work day, but the other three are. In most businesses of Saudi Arabia, a break will be taken at noon, the afternoon, and sunset for everybody in the business to pray. Dawn-to-dusk fasting marks Ramadan, the holiest season of the year. The dates of Ramadan are based on the lunar calendar, so it varies each year. Date Feb 05, 2012 Sunday Day Festival Milad Un Nabi (birthday Of The Prophet Muhammad) Milad Un Nabi (shia) Feb 09, 2012 Thursday Jun 16, 2012 Saturday Lailat Al Miraj Jul 04, 2012 Jul 20, 2012 Wednesday Friday Lailat Al Bara'ah Ramadan

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