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Concerning Saudi Arabia

Language

The official language of Saudi Arabia is Arabic, with English as an informal second language spoken by a significant portion of the population. Apart from being broadly discussed during business meetings, the country's official language is Arabic. Bilingual road signs have Arabic as their primary language and English as their secondary.

Culture

Saudi Arabia has been framed as a crucial trading hub and the cradle of Islam that influenced a great deal of its rich history and customs. Somehow, the past few years have borne witness to extraordinary cultural change within the Kingdom that brings centuries-old traditions into the postmodern world.

Money & Transactions

Exchange and transactions

Currency exchange and transactions in Saudi Arabia are relatively easy. In Saudi Arabia, the currency in use is the Saudi riyal (ر.س SAR), which is subdivided into 100 halala. You may be given coins containing one riyal, two riyals, 50 halalas, 25 halalas, 10 halalas, five halalas, and one halala, as well as notes of denominations of five riyals, ten riyals, fifty riyals, and one hundred riyals.

Exchange of Currency

All of the kingdom's banks provide currency exchange services. Exchange bureaus exist at airports and retail malls, among other locations throughout the country. Across the kingdom, credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. Moreover, ATMs are widely available.

Transfer and receive funds

In Saudi Arabia, you send and receive money according to the Saudi Central Bank's rules and regulations. because you can do it online or from a bank on instant money split services.

Taxes

Saudi Arabia levies a 15% indirect (VAT) tax on goods and services purchased and sold to businesses. There are a few exceptions.