Examines the religious, family-oriented, traditional society of modern Saudi Arabia, its transition from poor to rich nation, and its relationship with America.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kevin McCarthy has experienced life in several Middle Eastern countries , first as a Peace Corps volunteer in Turkey and then as a college professor in Lebanon and in Saudi Arabia , the subject of his first children's ...
To the east, the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman lie between the peninsula and Asia proper. The southeastern portion of the peninsula faces the part of the Indian Ocean known as the Arabian Sea. THE ARABIAN PENINSULA Saudi Arabia makes up ...
Saudi Arabia is essential reading for scholars and students of the Middle East, Islamic culture, and international affairs.
“ Cultures of the World ” is a registered trademark of Marshall Cavendish Corporation . Originated and designed by Times Books International An imprint of Marshall Cavendish International ( Asia ) Private Limited A member of Times ...
This series gives invaluable advice on adapting seamlessly into the local environment, insights into culture, etiquette and traditions, and essential survival tips and tricks.
Containing valuable information not only on the practical aspects of settling in, this book will give tips on how best to integrate into Saudi society.
Saudi Arabia: Tackling Emerging Economic Challenges to Sustain Strong Growth
In April, 1995, former Saudi Oil Minister Hisham Nazer stated that the country's oil industry was undergoing a “restructuring" in an effort to ensure “stable petroleum revenues" and “an efficient oil industry capable of a timely ...
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Describes the history, politics, customs, etc. of India.
The Eastern Province is Saudi Aramco's base, and the originally American company has strongly influenced the built environment. The housing of Arab workers was far inferior to that for the American and Western workers, but the company ...
Saudi Arabia is the only oil exporter capable of acting as a 'swing producer', a fact of which this book reminds us.
Saudi Arabia is a young kingdom with an ancient legacy.
Discusses the geography, relgion, language, customs, life-styles, and culture of the people of Saudi Arabia.
This book is essential reading for those with interests in Saudi Arabia and its role in Middle Eastern politics and on the international stage.
Analyzes the overwhelming concern that the kingdom has shown for its own security since its inception in 1952 and how its large military budget has been an issue in American-Middle Eastern relations
It will take several years for the manifestation of the full impact of these changes. This book reflects the views & impressions about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by an American woman who lived there during the mid-1980s.
This book is essential reading for those with interests in Saudi Arabia and its role in Middle Eastern politics and on the international stage.
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