The United States and Saudi Arabia have had a relationship for more than 80 years. This relationship has been established since the discovery of oil in the Islamic nation of Saudi Arabia in year 1931‚ which make Saudi Arabia became the main exporter of oil to the United States. Oil has become the main reason that makes these two nations become allies until today. Even though United States and Saudi Arabia have different background—religious‚ political‚ and economy—both of these nations have their
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Saudi Arabia is the only county in the world where women are not allowed to drive. In this year 2011‚ two ladies have been taken to jail for breaking the law and driving in public. The issue of permitting women to drive has become at most controversial and argued issue in Saudi Arabia. People from all over the world start to judge Saudis as backward people‚ attach the country and criticize the law of Saudi Arabia. Here I would like to get a closer look at the situation and examine the topic in depth
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia requires water for sustainable social and economic development. Given that the Kingdom boasts approximately 53 hectares of arable land (Library of Congress‚ 2006)‚ it is important that the agricultural and industrial sectors as well as the rural and metropolitan population are well provided for with a consistent water supply. However‚ Saudi Arabia lies in the tropical and subtropical desert region of Asia. Therefore‚ kingdom is arid‚ thus receives little rainfall and
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shot a third time and died. This is just an example of what women in living in Saudi Arabia can face a life lived without the benefit of some of the most basic human rights. Because of this dire situation‚ where women live in danger daily and are denied rights recognized as universal‚ it is imperative the United Nations work in conjunction with its member nations in an effort to improve women’s rights in Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia‚ the closest ally of the United States in the Middle East‚ women are
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inferiors. However‚ in Saudi Arabia‚ that is not the case. Women in Saudi Arabia are prohibited from doing certain things‚ especially without a male chaperone. They are seen as inferiors‚ who need constant supervision from a male. For example‚ some things that women cannot do include‚ “going anywhere without a chaperone‚ driving a car‚ wear clothes or makeup that show off their beauty‚ interact with men‚
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Business Etiquette in Saudi Arabia Introduction Saudi Arabia is a monarchy in southwestern Asia‚ and occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula. It is essential for people doing business in the Kingdom to understand Saudi etiquette and the personal manner in which they conduct business. Preparation‚ and some basic knowledge of Saudi Arabian business etiquette‚ can make the difference between successful deal and failed negotiation. To do business in Saudi Arabia‚ three main factors need to be considered:
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Cultural Myths Most people believe old cultural myths even if they were true or not. Usually‚ today’s generation follows the old generation’s methods of what they believed. Nowadays‚ cultural myths contribute in how people think or believe from country to another. In “Of Myth and Men” Sonia Maasik and John Solomon explain cultural myths and how they affect people’s perceptions. Culture myth is thinking or believing that control humans. Cultural myths have been affecting since a long time ago until
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Business Etiquette and Cultural Sensitivity in Saudi Arabia Conducting business in a foreign country can at times present itself as a daunting task. If an individual is not attuned and sensitive to the cultural differences and nuances that exist within a given country‚ they risk complicating their business activities at best and at worst completely offending the parties they intend to conduct business with. Sensitivity to cultural norms and context are critical to understanding the processes and
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with worldwide rivalry. Saudi Arabia is amazingly independent with respect to the state of components of creations. The nation has used its components in such a way‚ to the point that it has turned out to be a standout amongst the best aggressive countries inside the Middle East and moreover‚ has possessed the capacity to loosen up a few worldwide awards. Bedouin states have possessed the capacity to secure twentieth position regarding Gross Domestic Product. Saudi Arabia controls as the top twentieth
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How is Saudi Arabia in United States national interest? Saudi Arabia is one of the United States’ most important allies. Not only is Saudi Arabia critical to the global economy‚ Saudi Arabia is a key player in global counterterrorism efforts. Saudi Arabia’s geographical position also is essential to the United States’ pursuit of Middle Eastern regional security‚ due to the massive influence that Saudi Arabia has over Gulf States. Saudi Arabia is vital to the economy of the United States. The
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