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Saudi Arabia is a pretty interesting country with its own development and people. To get a little closer to the country we recommend reading this article which tells the most important things about Saudi Arabia!
Saudi Arabia is codified by religion and moral principles inherited from a long Arab and Muslim cultural tradition.Behavior, dress and diet are subject to legal restrictions . Which we will look at in this article.
Observers describe Saudi society as deeply religious. The vast majority of its cultural traditions are directly linked to religion. The state religion in the kingdom is Sunni Islam . It is believed that 85-90% of the population is Sunni, the rest is predominantly Shiite and a minority are Christians. Professionally, companies close three or four times a day so that employees can go to prayer. Friday is holy in the Muslim religion, so weekends in Saudi Arabia are from Friday to Saturday.
Languages
Arabic is the official language of Saudi Arabia and is spoken by 85% of the country's population in its different dialects. Najdi and Hijazi Arabic are the two most widely spoken forms, followed by Gulf Arabic. But you may also frequently encounter English-speaking citizens
The symbol of Saudi Arabia
The flag of Saudi Arabia dates back to 1926 . On a green background, which is the symbol of Islam, a white flag shows a sword and chahada (confession of Islamic faith). It was given its final shape in 1980.
The national coat of arms of Saudi Arabia was adopted in 1950. According to the laws of Saudi Arabia it is two scimitars topped with a palm tree. The national anthem of Saudi Arabia, Aash Al Maleek, was adopted in 1950.
Clothing
Saudi Arabia follows a strict dress code. There are a lot of nuances in Islam, especially in clothing. It is very important that clothing is spacious, loose and as closed as possible, so that it is adapted to the climate .
In the public domain, any wearer of clothing (visible on the outside) that may offend modesty, according to local estimates, that is too tight or revealing (from ankle to neck) may have to return it. ...account personally, and by his responsible or legal guardian (father, uncle, husband, brother...).
Traditionally, men wear a long shirt, covering up to the ankles, of wool or cotton cloth (known as Thawb ), white or black, with a keffiyeh (a large checkered square of cotton held on a spool of thread) or gutra ( a plain white square of thinner cotton cloth, also held on a spool of thread, agal) on the head. In rare periods of cold weather men additionally wear camel wool coats - bisht .
Traditional women's clothing on holidays is decorated with tribal motifs, coins, sequins, metallic threads and applications. Women must wear the abaya , a discrete or faded garment in public. The Saudi niqab usually leaves long open slits for the eyes.
Saudi Arabia's economy is based on oil exports.
The country's proven crude oil reserves, according to the EIA and the EES EAEC, are estimated at 57.0 billion toe, representing around 16% of the world's recoverable oil reserves. Saudi Aramco, a state-owned company, controls the oil and gas fields. Oil exports account for 90% of the country's export revenues, 75% of its fiscal revenues and 45% of its GDP. In 2005, Saudi Arabia's share in world oil supplies was 10.9%. The main consumers of Saudi Arabian oil are the countries of East Asia and the USA.
Saudi Arabia is one of the world's top 20 economies. It depends on oil, as the country has the second largest proven oil reserves and is the largest oil exporter in the world. Its recoverable natural gas reserves are estimated at 10.85 billion tce, or 4.2% of the world's total, which would make it the fifth-largest resource in the world
Salaries and wages for expats in Saudi Arabia Nearly 76% of the workforce in Saudi Arabia is made up of expats - just over 10 million people. Historically, the Kingdom has been a place where low- and high-income expats have spent several years sending money home, saving up and possibly leaving. However, the situation is changing. Recently, the government has intensified its Saudisation efforts, sector by sector, trying to place Saudi nationals in positions usually held by expats. This has had a significant impact on low-income expats, as employers have found it harder to hire them.
On the other hand, high-income expats have been less affected. This is because they usually have a level of knowledge and experience that is difficult to find in the Kingdom. While compensation packages for high-income expats have significantly worsened the hiring situation. While compensation packages for high-income expats used to be extremely attractive, this is slowly changing. Nevertheless, if you are considering an offer, remember to negotiate actively.
Here are the top some monthly salaries in US dollars
HR manager: $3,045
Editor: $5,169
IT manager: $8,500
Hotel general manager: $10,404
Local company general manager: $27,100
Saudi Arabia is a wealthy Middle Eastern country with at least one-sixth of the world's oil reserves. Climatic conditions are not the most pleasant, with mainly hot and dry weather prevailing throughout the area. The population of Saudi Arabia in 2022 is around 35.7 million.
Up to 90% of the population are Arabs, with the remainder mainly coming from Asia and Africa. Islam is the official religion. The country has strict laws and peculiar traditions which migrant workers need to know and take into account before moving to Saudi Arabia.
The labor law in Saudi Arabia is designed to provide as many jobs as possible for its citizens, especially the youth. It is very difficult for foreigners to enter the labor market in this Arab state. Every year the authorities set special quotas on the number of foreign workers, and companies face heavy fines if they do not comply.
Overseas workers should be aware that leaving Saudi Arabia is only allowed with the consent of the company and the local authorities, even the foreigner's passport is often kept with the employer.
As already mentioned, finding a job in Saudi Arabia foreigners from CIS countries is very difficult. The competitive advantages have to be very significant. For example, proficiency in English, and preferably also in Arabic, are prerequisites.
Higher education, qualifications and experience will also be required. That is, the prospective employer must be extremely interested in attracting a foreign applicant, for whom he will bear a large share of responsibility, including compliance with local laws by the foreigner.
It is very common for jobs in Saudi Arabia to be filled by foreign employees of international companies operating in the country (Procter & Gamble, Nestlé and Siemens). The cities of Riyadh, Jeddah and Yanbu are considered popular destinations for employment. Pay particular attention to the large companies in Saudi Arabia which often provide jobs for expatriates. For example, Saudi Aramco and Saudi Telecom Company.
In most cases, foreigners find jobs in Saudi Arabia through specialized recruitment agencies operating in many countries of the world. Such companies help to recruit specialists in specific professions for which there is a demand. Often the employee is charged for such services amounting to 10-20% of the annual remuneration. It takes longer to find a job in Saudi Arabia on your own.
Saudi Arabia is a country of strict rules, where standards of behavior are subject to religious tenets.
Even if a rule is not enshrined in law, it must be respected if it is stipulated by Sharia law (Muslim law). The Mutawa, a religious police force, is responsible for enforcing these tenets, and its officers, in plain clothes, are present in public places at all times. If you do not follow the rules, you may be expelled from the country.
The consumption of alcohol is strictly forbidden in Saudi Arabia. It cannot be found in shops and restaurants and its consumption is severely punished by caning. Smoking is more tolerated, but in recent years there has been a ban on smoking in public places and even the closure of hookah houses
The ban on photography in public places was abolished in 2006, but permission is still needed to take pictures of some subjects. Men can be photographed with their permission, women cannot be photographed at all. All buildings belonging to the royal family are forbidden to be photographed
Young children must be vaccinated against polio, whooping cough and tetanus. Hajj travelers must show proof of vaccination against viral meningitis, and those coming from certain countries must show proof of vaccination against diphtheria and yellow fever.
When entering the country, you should find out in advance about the time of the holy month of Ramadan. During this time, restrictions are imposed not only on Muslims, but also on foreign visitors, who will have to forgo eating and drinking during daylight hours.
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