Business Etiquette in Saudi Arabia
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
Day
Festival
Feb 05, 2012
Sunday
Milad Un Nabi (birthday Of
The Prophet Muhammad)
Feb 09, 2012
Thursday
Milad Un Nabi (shia)
Jun 16, 2012
Saturday
Lailat Al Miraj
Jul 04, 2012
Wednesday
Lailat Al Bara'ah
Jul 20, 2012
Friday
Ramadan (start)
Aug 14, 2012
Tuesday
Laylat Al
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
Day
Festival
Feb 05, 2012
Sunday
Milad Un Nabi (birthday Of
The Prophet Muhammad)
Feb 09, 2012
Thursday
Milad Un Nabi (shia)
Jun 16, 2012
Saturday
Lailat Al Miraj
Jul 04, 2012
Wednesday
Lailat Al Bara'ah
Jul 20, 2012
Friday
Ramadan (start)
Aug 14, 2012
Tuesday
Laylat Al