The Guide
From The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022
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The Guide contains listings of accommodation options throughout the country for both business and leisure travellers. Helpful information is provided on visa regulations and business etiquette, as well as public and private transport options for navigating the country during your stay.

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Rest assured: RIYADH
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INTERCONTINENTAL RIYADH King Saud Rd, PO Box 3636 Riyadh 11481 T: (+966) 11 465 5000 www.intercontinental.com/riyadh reservations.icriyadh@ihg.com Rooms: 275 rooms, with 140 standard rooms, 39 junior suites, five large executive suites, two royal suites, 56 club rooms, 10 presidential suites, five club royal suites and 18 cabana rooms. Business & Conference Facilities: 13 meeting and event rooms, two main event halls and a business centre. Health & Leisure Facilities: Fitness centre, jacuzzi,…

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Facts for visitors: Helpful info for new business or leisure arrivals
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Etiquette There are social expectations for how interactions between unrelated men and women should be conducted. Businessmen should wait for a woman to offer her hand to shake in a meeting. In other situations, keep a respectful distance. Handshakes between men are common. Saudis pride themselves on their hospitality, and it is impolite to begin business without engaging in small talk first. In formal meetings it is common to be offered a small cup of qahwa (Arabic coffee). One should accept the…