1、Group member:,万物非主，唯有真主，穆罕默德是安拉的使者,Contents Geography Culture Economy and Trade Business Etiquette,Saudi Arabia,Geography:Saudi Arabia occupies 868,730 square miles , It is bounded on the east by the Arabian Gulf(阿拉伯湾）; on the west by the Red Sea; to the south and southeast by Yemen, Oman（阿曼）, the U
2、nited Arab Emirates（阿拉伯联合酋长国）, and Qatar（卡特尔）; and to the north and northeast by Jordan（约旦）, Iraq（伊拉克）,and Kuwait（科威特）. Saudi Arabia has four main regions. Najd（内志）,Hijaz（汉志）,Asir（阿西尔 )and others in the east and north.Each geographic region has diverse local customs and histories, However, all the r
3、egions share traditional ways of life in a harshdesert environment and from a long history, They also share a common history of development .,Climate: A hot desert climate with high humidity on the coastal fringes. Rainfall is scarce except in the area of Asir, where it is sufficient for agriculture
4、 on terraced farms and upper slopes and alluvial plains.Water: No rivers or permanent bodies of water other than artificial lakes and poolsPopulation:In 2010 the population was estimated to be about 28 million,including about 5.6 million resident foreigners. Language: Arabic , English,Culture Religi
5、on: Saudi Arabias dominant religion is Islam. The two most sacred places Mecca and Medina,Pray five times a day A different weekend. (Thursday and Friday)Food: Pork is not allowed ,substitute by lamb or chicken . Tradional food is flat bread .Drinking alcoholic beverages are also prohibited. Tradito
6、nal coffee houses displaced by food-hall style cafesBlack tea without milk,Dress:MAN Saudi men wear the traditional dress called a thobeWarm and hot weather ,men and boys wear white thobes Cold weather, wool thobes in dark colors are common.At special times, wear a bisht over the thobe. Men also wea
7、r headbandWOMEN Wear a voluminous black cloak A scarf covering her hair and a full-face veil.,Festival: Holy month （斋月）Work at six hours , eat anything.Annual haji or pilgrimage to Mecco. Rules for Women : To cover their bodies Cant disregard fundamentalist dress codes from city to cityNot converse
8、with men or show affection in public.Family Values and Customs : Social structure is organized into clans and tribes. husband has the authority and the duty of suppoprting wife and children.,.Gift giving : Small thank-you gifts, not opened when given.No flowers to women, alcohol is a bad gift choice
9、 Dont take the gifts by your left hand.Art Traditional: Poetry is a national cultural treasure. Calligraphy are considered sacred art,Economy and Trade,ResourcesGDP: traffictechnologyTrade,Saudi Arabia Petroleum & Mineral Resources,Crude OilThe Saudi petroleum reserve is estimated at 315 billion bar
10、rels, and the natural gas reserve is estimated at 253 trillion cubic meters.Mineral ResourcesPromising sites of minerals have been discovered, and 540 licences to explore minerals as well as fifteen concession licences，for gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead and iron have been granted. Other minerals e
11、xplored in the Kingdom include radiant minerals, platinum, tin, chrome, nickel, titanium, and precious stones back,Electronic Commerce,The Saudi business community is becoming increasingly aware of the value of electronic commerce. There are more than 90 companies that have implemented electronic co
12、mmerce technology in Saudi Arabia. Most of these companies are commercial enterprises. The Saudi Payment Network (SPAN ) Inter-bank settlements are done through an EFT switching system known as Saudi Arabia Riyal Inter-bank express (SARIE) back,Trade,China: A Powerful New Trading Partner The relatio
13、ns between Saudi Arabia and China were first established in 1990. Yet, without substantial trade or the growth of the Chinese economy, ties between the Kingdom and China would have been far less visible. Saudi Arabias main imports and exports:Import: Natural gas Export: Petroleum,Do business with Sa
14、udi Arabian,Arabian: impatient for normal trade delivery date card is death, for samples and consistency of the quality is very sensitive, once the negligence delay delivery time and quality problems, the supplier is not to face price but the claim for compensation, this is very importantArab busine
15、ss smart, they are showing any customers for their friendly enthusiasm, treats people the enthusiasm, does not show contempt, involves the price, and other key factor, and if you cant take out of compelling justification for the persuade him, the price is a bit of a drop of wont be intimidated. frie
16、nds are important, good relationship to the success of the business can have very important influence, all daily friendly like the indispensable,do all the preparation for a thorough and careful development of the market. including the actual results of market research, visiting a series of major cu
17、stomers such as work, seriously good quality, attention to product packaging characteristics of the area, in contract which, clearly a variety of terms, accountable. Seize the initiative in negotiating terms to learn more about the features and advantages of the product, choose a good reputation in
18、the market of local developers and agents, merchants in the Middle East negotiations must be through a local agent for more comprehensive understanding of the customer informationmaintain good customer relations, regular visits to customers, do not procrastinate doing things, more contact with Middl
19、e Eastern customers, to learn more about the local market, be aware of a good relationship,how to?,Business Etiquette,Appearanc:Never show bare shoulders, stomach, calves and thighs.A jacket and tie are usually required for men at business meetings. Men should wear long pants and a shirt, preferably
20、 long-sleeved, buttoned up to the collar. Men should also avoid wearing visible jewelry, particularly around the neck.Women should always wear modest clothing in public. High necklines sleeves at least to the elbows are expected. Hemlines, if not ankle-length should at least be well below the knee.
21、A look of baggy concealment should be the goal, pants or pant suits are not recommended. It is a good idea to keep a scarf handy, especially if entering a Mosque.,Behavior It is common to remove your shoes before entering a building. Follow the lead of your host. Alcohol and pork are illegal. In the
22、 Muslim world, Friday is the day of rest.Men walking hand in hand is a sign a friendship.Try not to cross your legs when sitting. Never show the bottom of your feet . CommunicationsDo not discuss the subject of women, Names are often confusing. Its best to get the names (in English) of those you will meet, occur at a slow pace. At a meeting, the person who asks the most questions is likely to be the least important. The decision maker is likely a silent observer.,
