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For Men – For foreigners, conservative suits and ties are common for initial meetings. Darker colors are the way to go. Jackets are not always a necessity. Business casual attire is becoming more and more acceptable in many industries.
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For Women - For foreigners, conservative yet stylish is a good choice. Avoid wearing overly expensive accessories, dresses/skirts cut above the calf, low necklines and sleeveless attire. Sleeves should cover at least to the elbow, up to the wrist tends to be the norm. Pants are generally acceptable.
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According to Saudi law, when in public all women must wear a long cloak called an abayya which covers all clothing. In addition they must wear a head scarf which covers the hair completely. Foreign women are expected to obey this law.
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Traditional Saudi attire for men includes a thobes, which is a long white body robe, a ghoutrah, which is a head cover and an egaal which is a black head-band .
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Jeans and shorts are not worn in business situations.
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