Living & Working in the Gulf States & Saudi Arabia: A Survival Handbook (Living and Working)
by Robert Hughes
from Survival Books, Ltd.
Essential reading for anyone planning to live or work in the Gulf States or Saudi Arabia and the most up-to-date source of practical information available about everyday life. It's guaranteed to hasten your introduction to the Arabian way of life, and, most importantly, will save you time trouble and money! The best-selling and most comprehensive book about living and working in the Gulf States and Saudi Arabia, containing up to three times as much information
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al Madinah and Mecca (Volume 1)
by Richard Burton
from Dover Publications
Saudi Arabia - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to customs and etiquette (Culture Smart!)
by Nicolas Buchele
from Kuperard
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include:
* customs, values, and traditions
* historical, religious, and political background
* life at home
* leisure, social, and cultural life
* eating and drinking
* do's, don'ts, and taboos
* business practices
* communication, spoken and unspoken
"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel
"... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel
"...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer
"...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine
"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times
Saudi Arabia: The Business Traveller's Handbook
by Andrew Mead
from Interlink Publishing Group
Renowned as the largest oil-producing nation in the world, Saudi Arabia is today the economic hub of the gulf. Less well-known is the fact that much of this vast oil revenue has been channeled into developing the nation's infrastructure and building a social and economic system to support future generations. This, coupled with the government's emphasis on diversification for the long term, makes Saudia Arabia one of the most important export markets in the world - a land of opportunity for those ready to venture into the heart of Arabia.
*Essential tips on where to stay and how to get started
*Local customs, business etiquette, basic vocabulary, and useful phrases
*Where to lunch and dine a local guest
*Full details of organizations offering support and advice
*Authoritative insights into major economic and commercial sectors
*General travel advice
*The nitty gritty of import regulations and dealing with customs
*Advice on local partnerships and regional offices
*Appendix of useful contacts
A Season in Mecca: Narrative of a Pilgrimage
by Abdellah Hammoudi
from Hill and Wang
The Hadj: An American's Pilgrimage to Mecca
by Michael Wolfe
from Grove Press
Doing Business in Saudi: An American Perspective : A True and Entertaining Narrative of Experiences, Discoveries, and Constructive Insight
Lonely Planet Saudi Arabia
by Anthony Ham
from Lonely Planet Publications
The vast stretches of the Empty Quarter, Madain Saleh's archaeological treasures, ultramodern cities, evocative souqs, Red Sea diving and Najran's green mountains - Saudi Arabia offers the excitement and intrigue of the Arabian Nights. Whether you're here to live and work, or just to explore, this definitive guidebook is your essential companion.
• CONNECT WITH THE CULTURE with our discerning coverage of Saudi Arabia's history and way of life, including a chapter devoted to the Hajj pilgrimage
• SETTLE IN with our Expats chapter, providing insightful and practical information for the visiting worker
• MAKE TRACKS following our coverage of the Empty Quarter and the great outdoors - you choose your activity and we'll tell you how
• DINE LIKE A PRINCE or savour the delights of street-side restaurants - whether it's a Bedouin feast or a camel steak you're after, we will direct you to the right table
• GET AROUND using our detailed maps to the Kingdom's main centres and more remote regions
Saudi Arabia Map by ITMB
by International Travel Maps
from ITMB Publishing
Folded road and travel map, in color. Scale 1:1,750,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from expressways to other roads. Legend includes railways, tracks, oil pipelines, gas pipelines, points of interest, forts, historical sites, international/domestic airports, border crossing points, wells, coral reefs. Includes inset map of Central Riyadh. Extensive index.
Lonely Planet Arab Gulf States: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Oatar, Saudi Arabia & the United Arab Emirates (Lonely Planet Arab Gulf States)
by Gordon Robison
from Lonely Planet
54 Maps
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