For Western companies and international managers to succeed in Saudi Arabia, they must fully understand Saudi beliefs, family values, business culture, social customs and communication styles. . “The key to global competence is developing the skills to cope, which means integrating into the dominant culture and understanding how to correctly interpret and analyze behavior” (Hayes, 1996). It is also important for Westerners to understand the etiquette and personal manners in which they do business. Preparation and some basic knowledge of Saudi business culture can mean the difference between success and failure when running a business. This section will describe these attributes in detail. Beliefs/Religion There are many different beliefs that Saudis have compared to their Western counterparts and understanding these beliefs is essential to running a successful business. There are also many different aspects of Saudi beliefs and religion that affect daily and weekly business culture. The culture of Saudi Arabia consists of three...