Download - A presentation on life in Saudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaLIFE,CULTURE,TRADITION,HISTORY AND CONTROVERSIES
I met a lot of great people in Saudi Arabia and I'd like to see them again. And I'd love to spend more time in the desert and in the mountains. I felt really at home there.Dave Eggers (Writer,Director,Editor,Publisher)
Umair Abdul Qayyum14BCL0284
History
Was a really poor country(limited agriculture and pilgrimage revenues)
1938 – Oil was discovered
1941-Full scale development of the oil field under US controlled Aramco
Influx of foreigners
Rapid development
1973 – Oil boycott against western countries
Politics
Absolute Monarchy
One of india’s most valued strategic partners
Leader of the GCC and OPEC and provides almost 1/3rd of the world’s oil
Life
Ranked in the top 60 safest countries
Only 0.8% intentional homicide rates
Peaceful
0% Tax
Low cost of food
Housing cost increasing
Petrol is cheaper than water.
(Around 8 rs/l)
Lack of tolerance for political
discourse
Significant Structuresand Landmarks
Princess Noura Bint Abdulrahman University
The kingdom Tower
Al Fasalia tower
Mecca Royal Clock Tower
The mile tower(Yet to be)
Madain Saleh
Rules and Laws
The death penalty can be imposed for a wide range of offences including murder, rape, armed robbery, repeated drug use, and can be carried out by beheading.
Mainly follows Sharia Law
Alcohol and drugs are strictly banned
Women are not allowed to drive but permitted to
work freely
Football
Falconry
Desert Safari
Dune Biking
Jet Skiing
Malls and Shopping Complexes
Corniches
Paintball
Stuff to do
Thank You
Prepared and Presented by : Umair Abdul Qayyum14BCL0284
Open to any kind of questions
Shukran