2. “We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value, no matter what their country, religion or color is.”

3. SAUDI ARABIA- ISSUES, VALUES AND ATTITUDES

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6. Riyadh

7. Riyal

8. largest

9. birthplace..

16. Working Hours?

24. Lifting the veil!

25. Ghutra

26. Men should wear suits and ties for business meetings. women should wear business suits (not trousers) which leave as little flesh showing as possible. Skirts should be well below the knee and preferably ankle-length. It is also advisable for women to carry a headscarf. DO NOT WEAR GREEN!!

27. The society and culture of Saudi Arabia has a uniqueness of its own which makes Saudi Arabia stand apart in the Muslim world.

29. it is a culturally rich country.

32. The architectural buildings in the country also have an influence of Islam

33. Saudi Arabia is the home of the two most pious Muslim pilgrimages, Mecca and Medina.

35. Saudi Arabian men and women have a preference for traditional clothes over Western styles of dress. Jewellery is not only a means of decorating oneself but also as a symbol of social and economic status. Folk music is very popular among people. Most of the dishes are non-vegetarian and very spicy.

37. TRADITIONAL SPORTS The people of the Arabian Peninsula have enjoyed sports for thousands of years, including horse and camel racing, falconry and hunting with hounds

38. Local Games Al Saqlah Al Saqlah is a game for girls that is similar to jacks, using a hole in the ground and rocks or shells. Al Ghomaid Played by boys or girls, Al Ghomaid is a game in which a blindfolded child attempts to tag the other players who make noise to confuse the child while dodging. Once a player is tagged, she receives the blindfold and the game begins again.

39. MODERN SPORTS LIKE SOCCER ARE ALSO POPULAR

40. Influence of Sports? Sports in Saudi Arabia as well as in India is treated as recreational activity Organizations also take part in sports and various factors like team building, team participation is imbibed in the employees.

41. Entertainment No nightlife Shopping Sightseeing – Abha mountains, Redsea Restaurants- aromatic coffee – separate family rooms No entertainment facilities such as cinemas or theatres Desert driving

42. Cross Cultural Communication Styles

43. Communication Styles

44. High Context

45. High Context Communication

46. Women in Business

47. After years of stymied efforts by King Abdullah, the reform focus in Saudi Arabia is centering on women’s rights.

48. The most recent and ambitious efforts is a national campaign, driven by local actors, calling for women’s participation in municipal elections scheduled for autumn 2011.

49. Major Strides in last 5 years

50. While women face a long road to achieve their full rights in Saudi Arabia, as long as the King continues to support moderate change and women rights activists remain active, gradual and sustainable reform can take place.

51. SAUDI ARABIA BUSINESS STRUCTURE

52. ALL KEY EMPLOYEES COMING FROM EXTENDED FAMILY.

53. MAJORITY OF POWER-HELD AT THE TOP BY THE SENIOR

54. DEVOTE TIME ON RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

55. INDIA -HIERARCHY IS UNQUESTIONABLY FOLLOWED.

56. SAUDI ARABIA MANAGEMENT STLYES

57. CONFLICT IS AVOIDED

58. COMPROMISE, PATIENCE CONSIDERED GOOD

59. CONSENSUS STYLE OF DECISION MAKING FOLLOWED.

60. BUT THE BOSS TAKES THE FINAL DECISION.

61. SAUDI ARABIA MEDIA DECISIONS

62. COMPARATIVE ADVERTISEMENTS

63. Advertising Disaster

64. UNCENSORED FILMS- NOT ADVERTISED

65. WOMEN IN COMMERCIALS BASED ON FAMILY AFFAIRS ONLY

66. WOMEN APPEARING IN ADS- VEILED

67. SAUDI ARABIA BUSINESS PRACTICES-DO’S AND DON’T’S

68. Business Culture Arab countries are positive place to do business for many of those nations are seeking modern technology and most have the financial ability to pay for quality service.

70. Emotional cultural contrast of emotion and logic.

72. Address your Saudi Arabian counterparts with the appropriate titles Doctor, Shaikh (chief), Mohandas (engineer), and Ustadh (professor), followed by his or her first name.The word "bin" or "ibn" (son of) and “bint” (daughter of) may be present a number of times in a person’s name, asSaudi names are indicators of genealogy.

73. When entering a meeting, begin with a handshake. You should greet each of your Saudi counterparts individually, making your way around the room in an anti-clockwise direction.

74. BUSINESS CARDS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT INFORMATION ON IT SHOULD BE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC.

75. It is uncommon for a Muslim man to shake hands with a woman therefore; it is advisable for business women to wait for a man to offer his hand first.

76. THEMORE YOU ASK QUESTIONS- THE LEAST YOU WOULD BE RESPECTED.

77. COMPARISON WITH INDIA

81. THANK YOU DIRECTED BY: THE PHOENIX AND THE CLIQUE