During my time working in the Middle East, the people of Saudi Arabia (Arabian Nationals in particular) is not required to work so I never had a chance to work with them. I remember before I left, there was a news to implement Saudization. I referred Saudi Arabian culture as old testaments (backwards), Men and Women are not allowed to share room in all aspects such as restaurants, movies, public entrance. Gender are highly segregated from each other and never to have a mix crowd.…
Both Iraq and Saudi Arabia were part of the early of the Ottoman Empire by the early 16th century. The Ottomans were Islamic and their culture fit in quite well with their subjects. Under Ottoman rule, the various tribes, cultures and religious sects across the Arab peninsula were unified and a common culture developed over the next several centuries. Both Iraq and Saudi Arabia prospered during this time and had little in the way of international or internal instability until Ottoman rule ended.…
Location: due to the ‘Arab Spring’ in 2010/2011, world-wide publicity for the Middle East as a whole has been negative, discouraging the movement of labour from the global market. The UAE , from the outside world this has been reported as the Middle East, so has had a negative effect. Promoting the more liberal aspects, lifestyle, weather and social activities and favourably tax policy all make the UAE an attractive proposition.…
Unlike in the KSA it is religious or traditional; the people govern by the Royal family leader or by the king…
Indeed, the medieval comparison is apt. Government and religion are intertwined, as the Saudi monarchy has long been given legitimacy by its alliance with the Wahhabis, a conservative sect of Sunni Islam that dominates Saudi society. There is no freedom of religion in Saudi Arabia; indeed for a foreigner to even discuss other religions with a Saudi could be grounds for expulsion. Women have no rights, they cannot vote, drive, or even leave the house without a man’s permission. Homosexuality is punishable by death. Public executions remain the norm, broadcast to reach a larger audience. Medieval social policy meets 21st century…
It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north, the Red Sea to the west, the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea to the south, and Oman to the east.…
"World Report 2012: Saudi Arabia." Human Rights Watch. Human Rights Watch, n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013. .…
The location of Saudi Arabia is in the southern part of western Asia. The country is the intersection of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf is located beside Saudi. Many religious cities are located around Saudi Arabia. The land has no streams of water running through it. A few man-made lakes had been built there. The southern region is mainly deserts and gravel plains, not a lot of grass there. In 2004, the census reported that there are 22.7 million Saudi’s living in my country. I am sure that there are a few more accumulated since the census report four years ago. Family is important to my people’s culture and we have large families. The location is mainly desert area and many people reside in the…
Saudi Arabia follows a more ascetic culture and protocol. It has centuries-old traditions and attitudes. Women must wear a hijab, and men are dressed in thawb for traditional events. Soccer is Saudi Arabia’s national sport, and many civilians…
The capital is Riyadh and is also the largest city. The official language of the country is Arabic. Saudi Arabia has a population of roughly 28 million with 9 million being foreign nationals. The country of Saudi Arabia is full of dignified and hospitable people. Much of their lifestyle is governed by Sharia Law because the country is an exclusively Islamic kingdom and Islam governs nearly every aspect of life. It governs everything from how they dress, to social gatherings, schooling, and human rights have all been influenced by Sharia Law.…
Muammar Muhammad al-Qadhafi is Libya's head of state, but he holds no official title. In 1969, Qadhafi led a military revolt that overthrew the ruling monarchy.…
Bahrain is a small island country in the Persian Gulf. Its neighbor, Saudi Arabia is more than 830 million square miles larger. Even though Bahrain is lacking size in land mass, it has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Bahrain is a leading force in the Persian Gulf, largely due to their trade agreement with the United States. The discovery of oil was the leading role in the huge economic boom that helped advance the nation into the modern era. Although the country has a population of 30 million less than Saudi Arabia, Bahrain continues to make advancements in all aspects of power.…
Conversely, sustaining the stability of monarchical rule there is becoming increasingly challenging. “King Abdullah II is facing an emboldened opposition that has grown more openly critical in recent years of continued royal rule, particularly as Jordan continues to suffer from high unemployment, high underemployment, and a large fiscal deficit” (Sharp, 2012, p. 1). From 1999 to 2008, Jordan’s economy grew gradually as the Jordan’s government endorsed economic reform with social and political development. Undeniably, Jordan’s economy benefits from its well-educated population, tourism, and a reputation for stability in a turbulent region. Nonetheless, political dilemma, limited access to capital, and an environment that inhibits innovation; these problems certainly obstruct Jordan’s business development. Despite these challenges, there are signs of economic recovery. While foreign direct investment and tourism are slowly recovering, businesses in tourism, health services, and information and communications technology sectors have indicated a continued capacity to grow. While economic challenges remain dominant, concern over high level corruption and continued restrictions on political freedoms have made unrest. Even so, there is no actual signal or indication of possibility that social unrest could overthrow the monarchy because Jordanians are scared of instability caused by…
Saudi Arabia is vital to the economy of the United States. The state has one of the largest oil reserves in the world (www.cfr.com). Saudi Arabian oil is exported at the rate of 1 million barrels of oil per day (US State Department). The United States economy is deeply tied to Saudi Arabian oil. Without Saudi Arabia as a nationally secure ally, the United States economy could collapse. Without Saudi Arabia as a nationally secure regional power, the worldwide economy could also suffer devastating blows (Kissinger, 141). Saudi Arabia also plays a central role in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Saudi Arabia is essentially one of the foremost powers in influencing global prices of oil. With…
The Thulamela site in the northern Kruger National Park is estimated to have been first occupied in the 13th century.…