The diagram above comes from the Wikipedia entry for Media Richness Theory. As summarized there, Information richness is defined by Daft and Lengel as 'the ability of information to change understanding within a time interval'. Communications that can overcome different frames of reference and clarify ambiguous issues to promote understanding in a timely manner are considered more rich.
According to the CIA World Factbook, some major imports of Iran include: - Oil & Natural Gas - Industrial raw materials and intermediate goods - Capital goods - Foodstuffs - Consumer goods - Technical services Their largest trade partner for importing is the United Arab Emirates, the next largest is China. Major exports include:
Saudi Arabia Imports $6.5 Billion in Arms. Saudi Arabia has replaced India as the leading arms importer in the world. The kingdom spent $6.5 billion in 2014, up 54% over 2013. The global arms trade rose from $56 billion in 2013 to $64.4 billion in 2014. According to Ben Moores, senior defense analyst at IHS, Saudi Arabia is expected to boost its buying by 52% in 2015 to a total of $9.8 billion. That is one of every seven dollars spent globally on defense imports. Moores added: