vanessa mullen saudi arabia cst229
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The History and Culture of Saudi ArabiaTRANSCRIPT
Vanessa Mullen Vanessa Mullen CST 229CST 229
STEFNOSKISTEFNOSKI
HistoryEstablished as a Kingdom in 1932Abdul Aziz became king in 1937
Oil was Discovered in 1938Muslims made contributions in mathematics, art, architecture, philosophy,chemistry, and more.
5 PILLARS OF ISLAM
Shahadah (Kalima)(Faith)
Salat
( Five Daily Prayers)
Zakat (Charity) Roza
(Fasting) Hajj
(Pilgrimage)
Ramadan The Holy
Month
Hajj
Language ArabicEnglish
Arabic Sign Immigrant Language
ChineseKoreanSomali
Sudanese spoken ArabicUrdu
Among many others
Hello!As-salam alaykom
عليكم السالم
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.
Meeting Etiquette
It is appropriate for men and women to cover most parts of the
body, even in warm weather.
For women, dressing Hajib is to respect
oneself and prevent the lusting of men.
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"
-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
The Saudi Arabian work week begins on Saturday and ends
on WednesdayThe legal age to work is 13Men conduct business and most public service jobs
Women are only allowed jobs where they are away from the
public
TravelFranklin D. Roosevelt donated a plane to Saudi Arabia Airport in 1945
3 International and 24 regional airports21 sea ports
First highway tunnel in the world to convert solar power to electricityOver 100,000 miles of roadway/highway
Fleet of 2000+ Saudi bus network provides affordable public transportation2 Railways that span a combined 1,000+ miles
The King Fahd Causeway
GovernmentMonarchy
Constitution is the Holy Qur'anStrict enforcement on Laws,
and limited Freedoms
EconomyExports: $238 Billion in Oil (Petroleom &
Products)Natural Resources: Gold, Silver, Iron, Copper,
PhosphateAgricultural Resources: Livestock, Dates,
Vegetables, GrainsImports: $88 Billion in Processed Foods,
Textiles, Manufactured Goods, Transportation Equipment
Trades with: China, Japan, Singapore, India, South Korea, Tawaiin, United States & Others
Climate: Harsh and dry desert with very high and extreme
temperatures.
Rub Al-Khali Desert
Asir Province
Social and Economic StatusRich get Richer, and the Poor get Poorer!
Some required to stand in lines for rations of waterThe Rich order food so lavishly they are often fined for
the amount that is wastedThe poor have group Wedding Ceremonies because
they cannot afford an individual oneThe 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)
Education is separate for males and
females
Students are required to have a certain
amount of Islamic Study time.
Education is free
It is typical for Arabic Tea or Coffee to be
Served with dates or other small snacks
Hospitality is Enjoyed by Hosts and their Guests in Saudi Arabia
It is an Insult to the Host if the
Guest Declines Refreshment
No Pork or AlcoholMeat must be butchered in
the name of GodLamb is served for Holidays
or Honored Guests
Fatir, a flat bread and kimaje, similar to pita is used at every meal,
in place of a fork or spoon.
The Fast Food Industry
is Expanding
Jenadrivah Heritage & Cultural Festival
Started in 1985Celebrated yearly for 2 weeksTraditional Arabian Culture is
the Theme
Recreation in Saudi Arabia is anything that does not conflict with the laws of the country
Soccer, Tennis, Diving, Softball, Swimming, SailingFor Tourists Camel Racing is popular along with the
National Zoo
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.
Travel guidelinesBibles allowed only for personal use
Alcohol and arriving drunk are prohibitedInappropriate attire and pornography
prohibitedImportation of Pork is prohibited
Homosexual activity, Adultery, and the importing of Drugs is Punishable by the death
penaltyRESPECTING THE CULTURE AND ISLAMIC
LAW IS VITAL!
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 prohibitedPetty crime is common
There is always a high alert for Terrorism
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 Compromise
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.
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