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People who adhere to the Islamic faith are called Muslims. They believe that Islam’s Holy Book, the Qur’an (Koran), contains the revelations of God (Allah) as revealed to the Prophet Mohammed by the angel Gabriel. (Wirth, 1992)
In Saudi Arabia, Islam is more than a religion; it is a way of life and a moral code. The Qur’an provides a complete set of rules that Muslims should follow in order to live a moral life. Only the Arabic version of the Qur'an is considered to be perfect.
Islam originated in Saudi Arabia, home to the religion's two holiest sites -- Mecca and Medina. Mecca is the site where the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet as well as his birthplace; Medina is where he is buried. The King of Saudi Arabia is the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
(Vassiliev, 2013) denotes several branches of Islam, with Sunni and Shi’a being the most prevalent. They developed …show more content…

Skirts should cover the knee and come to mid-calf length. Necklines should not show any cleavage and elbows should remain covered. If wearing trousers, they should be sufficiently loose so that they do not show the body form at all. Abaya must also be worn at all times.
1.4 Building relationships with Saudis

Saudis prefer to interact with people they know and trust, and spend a great deal of time on the getting-to-know-you part of relationship building. It is extremely important that foreigners remain patient during this stage. Do not appear overly friendly when first introduced as relationships often take time to grow and must be nurtured which may require several encounters.

Who you know in Saudi Arabia is often more important than what you know in this relationship-driven culture. The word "wasta" refers to the power someone has by virtue of who they are or who they know. Having the right contacts helps move business and relationships along at a more rapid pace. (Justlanded,

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