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Post by THE_NEW on Jun 13, 2012 17:08:04 GMT
Hi All,
Could you please advise regarding the dress code in Saudi Aramco.
Thanks and Kind Regards,
The New
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Post by CerebralPrimate on Jun 14, 2012 4:41:43 GMT
I did a search on this as well... seems to depend on a few factors, but overall it seems no one wears suits or ties. Just pants and shirt. Some people responded they just wore jeans and polos sometimes. I'd say bring dress pants and decent shirts and if it seems your co-workers dress more casually than that, you're probably ok to tone it down.
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Post by UmmRiyam on Jun 14, 2012 6:48:51 GMT
Many of the Saudis wear thobes, the white dress. My husband is Saudi, but rarely wears a thobe. He buys most of his clothes from the US. He usually wears Dockers or other slacks and long sleeved dress shirts or polo shirts. He occasionally wears jeans and t-shirts. It all depends on what he has planned for that day. He's worn a suit maybe once.
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Post by GroveWanderer on Jun 14, 2012 9:40:48 GMT
If you're talking about the dress code in Saudi Aramco offices, it's pretty casual. In fact, if you ever see anyone in a suit, the chances are they're a visitor. Either that, or someone giving a presentation to upper management. Company employees almost never wear suits to work, in my experience. Most people don't wear ties either. Open-necked dress shirts or polo shirts with smart but casual pants, are fairly standard. Check out the following photo for a typical cross-section of Aramcons heading for work in the morning. Saudi Aramco Gate 34 Bus StopAfter viewing this photo, click the next on to see a bunch of other photos taken in and around the Dhahran core area, including the Dining Hall and the Al-Mujamma building. |
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Post by THE_NEW on Jun 14, 2012 17:42:23 GMT
Hi All,
Thanks to CerebrallPrimate, UmmRiyam and GroveWanderer,
Your help and comments are highly appreciated,
Regards,
The New
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Post by Texas on Jun 14, 2012 18:47:14 GMT
I highly advise that you bring light-colored pants and shirts. It's very dusty over here and sand/dust tend to show on dark clothes, especially black or navy-blue pants....my experience so far.
Also bring good pair of shoes, bring more if you could, as you'll walk a lot especially if you'll be taking the bus. You will later find clothes and shoes in the city malls but for starters this will be good to have until you settle in.
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Post by volvofan on Aug 24, 2012 9:23:39 GMT
Hi, Does anyone know if the employees at King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture have any particular dress code or what is the norm that is worn?
More formal then what is mentioned here perhaps?
Thanks
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Post by expatwife on Sept 11, 2012 11:51:47 GMT
Volvofan,
My husband works there. They are working at an offsite, portable building for now. Dress code is similar to what has been said here, definitely not more formal. Polos, dress shirts, pants, and occasionally jeans.
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Post by volvofan on Sept 11, 2012 13:08:05 GMT
Thanks expatwife!
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Post by samiram on Aug 6, 2023 8:54:08 GMT
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Can anyone advise on the dress code for Muslim women working within IT? Is it okay to wear abaya to work?
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Post by BlueStaff on Aug 6, 2023 9:50:27 GMT
Of course you can wear it. Abaya for Muslim women is common as is a Thobe/Ghutra for men. Only place you won't see them is on plant.
Conservative dress is the minimum required for women in the workplace.
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Post by tamsin on Aug 6, 2023 12:33:56 GMT
o Can anyone advise on the dress code for Muslim women working within IT? Is it okay to wear abaya to work? Abaya, hijab and some wear niqab, nobody will question your choice in that direction. |
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Post by samiram on Aug 6, 2023 13:09:56 GMT
Thanks BlueStaff.
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Post by darthmole on Aug 6, 2023 18:35:37 GMT
o, good question and one I've been tossing with, in my country of "origin" it is normal to wear "thobe", would it be acceptable to wear one in Saudi? or would the local team members be offended. It would be lovely if possible  |
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Post by samiram on Aug 6, 2023 19:58:58 GMT
o Can anyone advise on the dress code for Muslim women working within IT? Is it okay to wear abaya to work? Abaya, hijab and some wear niqab, nobody will question your choice in that direction. Thanks Tamsin, that’s very helpful. |
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