Cultural Awareness Of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is commonly known for its strict moral values and customs regarding religion and women. Gender discrimination is a global conflict but it is prevalently seen in Saudi Arabia. Gender discrimination is so poignant in Saudi Arabia because there are strict sets of moral guidelines and ideologies that Saudi Arabian culture implements on its people. Although Saudi Arabian men impose restrictions on women for the sake of upholding their cultural beliefs and family’s honor, there is no doubt that Saudi Arabian culture is male dominated and holds misogynistic views on women, but progress is being made.

The Saudi Arabia history dated back to the early biblical days. Saudi Arabia has the land mass that covers two million square miles and the residents of this country of twenty six million people. The Islam religion has started in Saudi Arabia where the two holy areas are in Mecca and Medina mosques. Saudi Arabia has the world oil reserved that consist of seventeen percent. Ibn Saud was the first Saudi King back in 1932 when was the Kingdom was founded.

In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is the largest arid country (Al-Ibrahim, 1991). The country covers some 80 percent of the Arabian Peninsula (Al-Hamzi, 1992). The area of Saudi Arabia is 2.25 million square kilometers, equivalent (1.4) million square miles (Batayneh, 2012). The total number population in Saudi Arabia is 25.7 million (Al-Shayaa et al., 2012). Saudi Arabia climate is broiling in the summer and chilly in the winter, and Saudi Arabia does not have well-defined season. In addition, Saudi Arabia is waterless country, and it does not have rivers or lakes (Al-Shayaa et al., 2012).

cultures and their behavior styles; in order for the culture to accept any type of assistance medical, financial, and education and assist in breaking barriers for counseling with this culture. Arab is one of the well-known culture around the world with a strong connection with Islam. They believe in one God (Allah) and Muhammad is his prophet. In addition, they also believe in Jewish and Christian tradition. Furthermore Arabs are not all Muslim, not are all Muslims Arab. Fewer 20% of Muslims worldwide are Arabs (Hasnain, Shaikh, & Shanawani 2008). There are 22 countries that Arabs are currently living in United States that share common terms of religion, language, and culture; however they vary politically, socially, and economically,

Arabia are living their life in weird ways. Women are not allowed to wear their type of clothes in

The essay titIed, “Saudis in Bikinis”, talks about women in Saudi Arabia. I agree with what Kristoff about the Saudi women’s practices being foolish. (Kristoff 176) The reason why I think they are foolish is because it just seems to me that these rules are misogynistic and discriminatory. I believe Women should be able to dress how they want and do what they please. There are a variety of reasons why practices such as forbidding them to drive and making them dress a certain way should be considered inappropriate.

Mecca also known as Makkah in Arabic language is the holiest in the world city for Muslims. Mecca is birth place of prophet of Islam Mohamed [peace of Allah be up on him]. Mecca is the west side of Saudi Arabia in the Sirah Mountains. City is. Kaaba is located in mecca all devoted Muslims pray toward the Kaaba five times a day. Every year millions visit Mecca fro pilgrimage known as Hajj. A Muslim who is able to make trip financially and physically must make it ones in life time. City is going through a lot of changes. Mosque there the Kaaba is getting enlarged, so billions can pray in one time. While coming to city there is a big sign says only Muslim are allowed to enter the city. Nears air port

In Chapter 1 Article 1 of Saudi Arabia’s constitution, it states “[t]he Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a sovereign Arab Islamic State. Its religion is Islam. Its constitution is Almighty God's Book, The Holy Qur'an, and the Sunna (Traditions) of the Prophet (PBUH). Arabic is the language of the Kingdom” (“The Royal Embassy”). The relationship between religion and the state can be explained in a variety of factors that ultimately influence the political, social and religious structure within a country.

The region of the Middle East and its inhabitants have always been a wonder to the Europeans, dating back to the years before the advent of Islam and the years following the Arab conquest. Today, the Islamic world spreads from the corners of the Philippines to the far edges of Spain and Central Africa. Various cultures have adopted the Islamic faith, and this blending of many different cultures has strengthened the universal Islamic culture. The religion of Islam has provided a new meaning to the lives of many people around the world. In the Islamic world, the religion defines and enriches culture and as a result the culture gives meaning to the individual. Islam is not only a religion, it is in its own way a culture. It may be this very

This piece of clothing to act as a contributor of modesty, and to display religious acclimation. Saudi Arabia, a Middle Eastern country that has enforced the hijab, has allowed for the western media a suppressive occurance to follow and distribute to the western world. Through the Sharia law, which are laws based off of the fundamentals of the Qur'an, Saudi Arabia has required all women to wear a full burka, to stay modest. In this country, the women do not have a choice to wear this covering, so it is perceived by many that all Muslim women must wear it. This, however, is not the case. In the Qur’an, it is stated that women must be modest, and should use their garments in a respectful manner to achieve their modesty. It is not stated that women must wear the hijab, or the burka to have their whole body concealed. In many countries with Muslim populations, such Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, and even the USA, women are not forced to wear a body or head covering, and may decide not to wear the hijab by finding alternative ways to be modest. (PBS. 2018. Wearing Hijab.). With the use of the hijab throughout much of Islamic culture, it is shown as a symbol of a woman's faith. The depiction of women wearing the hijab in Saudi Arabia and Iran make it appear that the hijab is worn by all, but this has failed to hold true in many countries that

Saudi Arabia’s education system has drastically changed. When the Kingdom was established in 1932, education was available to very few people, mostly the children of wealthy families living in the major cities. Today, Saudi Arabia’s education system includes 25 public and 27 private universities, some 30,000 schools and a large number of colleges and other institutions. The system is open to all citizens, and provides students with free education, books and health services. While the study of Islam remains at its core, the modern Saudi educational system also provides quality instruction in diverse fields of arts and sciences. This diversity helps the Kingdom prepare its citizens for life and work in a global economy. Education is a requirement for every Muslim, both male and female. The Holy Qur’an and the Hadith repeatedly emphasize the importance of learning. In the centuries after the birth of Islam (632 AD), Muslim states established schools, universities and libraries that were unique in the world. At a time when Europe was going through the Dark Ages, the Islamic world became a center for learning, making major contributions in the areas of astronomy, physics, art, philosophy, and medicine. It was a period known as the “Golden Age.”

To define a corporate strategy MTVN had to develop a profile for the Arabian media market to help management identify proper business practices and understand the culture in the region. The Arabia market consisted of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Yemen, Palestine, Syria (Deresky, 2014, pc2-12). In this region, the primary religion is Islam, and the primary spoken language is Arabic. Daily social interaction, the region 's culture, and the politics have been influenced

     In the heart of the Middle East is a country known by many Westerners for its oil production and, often, extremist beliefs of groups within the country. The country is Saudi Arabia, and though it is thought of by many as a rather backward country, Saudi Arabia has a rich history and culture, and it is a country that revolves around Islam and the worship of Allah as the one true God.

In this essay, I will compare and contrast several cultural elements of the countries of Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is located in Asia in the Middle East and is currently ruled by the Al Saud family. Saudi Arabia largely consists of a desert climate with hot days and cool nights, and the majority of its population congregates in Southwest Saudi Arabia in major cities such as Mecca, Medina, Hofuf, Ta’if, Dammam, Riyadh, and Jeddah (House, 2012). The population of Saudi Arabia as per the 2010 Population and Household Census is 26,090,555, with three-fourths of the population being Saudi natives and the rest being immigrants (Abdul Salam et. al., 2014). Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia just north of the

We know that there is a diverse population in Singapore, consisting mainly of Chinese, Malay and Indians, all of which does not possess one single dominant national identity. Drawing on a variety of traditions, different ethnic groups all consider themselves important parts of the diverse society of Singapore. However, In the Saudi Arabia society, most people believe in Islam, and religious control of Islam and its influence on the country are political, economical and can be seen in people's daily life. Neglecting of religion may cause troubles in business activities. In Islam canon, the most important are: religious service, almsgiving, fasting and pilgrimage and other activities. Religious service is a ceremony that shows gratitude,