what are the basic things you need to learn before working in Saudi? are there any helpful websites or available training programs?
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Women should dress decently, cover all parts of the body except the hands, legs and face, do not attract attention. No public drinking of alcohol, no eating pork. Conform to all other cultured and civilised behaviour(no stealing, fighting, cheating etc). Good luck I love shopping in Saudi.
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basic things you must know before entering Saudi Arabia are the ff: 1. knowing their culture-language, religion, traditions, etc. is the first thing you should know because you need to adopt such culture if want to work there right?....and ask yourself can i adopt such or not? 2. next thing is the places in Saudi you should familiarize yourself with the different places in Saudi or else you'll get lost... 3. their laws or rules and regulations...you need to know that it's very important... 4. knowing the type of weather in Saudi is also an important matter because if you came , let say from a cold place and you will stay in a hot place like Saudi you'd better ask your self if you can adopt such changes in your environment.....
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If you're staying for a long time, the language. A lot of people have stayed for decades and still cant speak Arabic. Sometimes it may not be necessary, but it enriches your experience by several times.
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THERE ARE 3 THINGS YOU HAVE TO BE SURE OF. 1- ARE YOU SAUDI ? 2- ARE YOU SAUDI ? 3- ARE YOU SAUDI ?
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DON'T GO! Been there, done that, got the T shirt and it was a nightmare.
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If your a woman you need to wear hijab and abaya. There is a strict religious police in Saudi Arabia who controls everything including dress there for both men and women. The abaya is black and usually the hijab is as well. Also if you want I recommend wear the niqab as well. Don't wear skintight or revealing clothing. Make sure your hair is covered at all times outside. No doing drugs or drinking alcohol. No smoking. Make sure you have a man escort you everywhere. Women can not drive in Saudi Arabia so don't try it otherwise you'll get a ticket. If you want to go outside to a resturant everything in Saudi is segregated by sex so you'll have to sit with the women. Don't talk to any men there as it's disrespectful. Listen to your boss.
