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While the mandatory black abaya for women is no longer strictly enforced in major cities like Riyadh or Jeddah, the code of remains. For men, this means avoiding shorts above the knee in public and wearing long sleeves in government buildings. For women, loose-fitting clothing that covers shoulders and knees is the baseline.

| Situation | The Saudi Code Rule | | :--- | :--- | | | "As-salamu alaykum." (Peace be upon you). Avoid "Hello." | | Eating | Use your right hand only. Left hand is considered unclean. | | Ramadan | Do not eat, drink, or smoke in public from dawn to dusk. | | Gifts | Never give alcohol or pigskin leather. Dates and oud perfume are safe. | | Anger | Raising your voice loses the argument immediately. | | Footwear | Show the sole of your shoe to someone = extreme disrespect. | saudi code

The Saudi Code program has had a significant impact on the country's technological landscape: While the mandatory black abaya for women is