The Guide
From The Report: Saudi Arabia 2023
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The Guide contains a selection of hotel and accommodation options throughout Saudi Arabia for both business and leisure travellers. Helpful information is provided on visa regulations, health considerations, business etiquette, and public and private transport options.

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Long layover: Hotel options in Riyadh and the Eastern Province
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ASCOTT RAFAL Olaya St, PO Box 2396 Riyadh 13321 T: (+966) 11 408 8700 www.the-ascott.com enquiry.riyadh@the-ascott.com Rooms: 234 rooms, ranging from studio executive and one-bedroom deluxe, to one-bedroom premier and two-bedroom executive. Business & Conference Facilities: Business centre and five meeting rooms. Health & Leisure Facilities: Swimming pools, gym, sauna, steam room and play area for children. Guest Services: 24-hour reception. Dining: 24-hour room service, lobby cafe,…

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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…