[header] How to work and stay happy as an expatriate in the middle east [title] Do be sensitive to cultural issues. [step] Countries like saudi arabia and yemen are still very culture bound in terms of religion, faith and god consciousness. It is quite a normal occurrence to see people praying on the road, in front of shops or any other place suitable, during the respective prayer times. 
[title] In saudi arabia, do not socialize openly or in public places with members of the opposite sex. [step] In saudi arabia, all or most females are covered in headgear.