Facts
Cost of living (USD 1 $ = SR 3,75): 100 percent tax free income, products and services. Expatriates have got the highest level of disposable income amongst their compatriots in the MEA & GCC.
Provinces
This unique country has a breathtaking blend of beauty, culture and adventure. History is etched into every vista, the future in everyone you meet. More information can be found on:
http://www.sauditourism.com.sa/travel/Provinces/index?cms=$lang$BEN
Calendar
Hijri calendar is the official calendar in Saudi Arabia, and it refers to the migration of the prophet Mohammed from Mecca to Madina and that was in 622 A.C. The Hijri year is divided into 12 month and each month is divided into 28 to 30 days. The Hijri calendar is approximately 10 days less than the Gregorian calendar.
Work days
A Weekday in Saudi Arabia runs from Saturday through Wednesday in the government sector, where in some private sector companies Thursday’s would be included.
Working hours
Government Sector: 7:30 am till 2:30 pm Banks 8:30 am till 4:30 pm Private sector companies: 8:00 am to 06:00 pm, with an hour lunch break in between Retail stores: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon and then from 4:00 pm to 10pm Saturday though Wednesday, on Friday it is from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Official Public holidays
Official holidays are:
Eid Al Fitr holiday: it is between 25th of Ramadan and the 5th of Shawwal Al Adha Eid holiday: it is between 5th of Zulhijjah to the 15th of the same month The National day: is on 23rd of September
Measurement units
The widely used measurement units in Saudi Arabia are ton and kilogram for mass and the metric system for length and distances.
| 1 gal of Gasoline is paid SR 3.4 = $ 0.91cents/gal |
Provinces
This unique country has a breathtaking blend of beauty, culture and adventure. History is etched into every vista, the future in everyone you meet. More information can be found on:
http://www.sauditourism.com.sa/travel/Provinces/index?cms=$lang$BEN
Calendar
Hijri calendar is the official calendar in Saudi Arabia, and it refers to the migration of the prophet Mohammed from Mecca to Madina and that was in 622 A.C. The Hijri year is divided into 12 month and each month is divided into 28 to 30 days. The Hijri calendar is approximately 10 days less than the Gregorian calendar.
Work days
A Weekday in Saudi Arabia runs from Saturday through Wednesday in the government sector, where in some private sector companies Thursday’s would be included.
Working hours
Government Sector: 7:30 am till 2:30 pm Banks 8:30 am till 4:30 pm Private sector companies: 8:00 am to 06:00 pm, with an hour lunch break in between Retail stores: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon and then from 4:00 pm to 10pm Saturday though Wednesday, on Friday it is from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Official Public holidays
Official holidays are:
Eid Al Fitr holiday: it is between 25th of Ramadan and the 5th of Shawwal Al Adha Eid holiday: it is between 5th of Zulhijjah to the 15th of the same month The National day: is on 23rd of September
Measurement units
The widely used measurement units in Saudi Arabia are ton and kilogram for mass and the metric system for length and distances.
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