{"id":5644,"date":"2021-07-14T04:23:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T04:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/?p=5644"},"modified":"2021-07-14T12:03:20","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T12:03:20","slug":"top-10-facts-about-arabs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/top-10-facts-about-arabs","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Facts About Arabs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Arabic culture is quite fascinating. From food to customs, we all know the colourful blend of traditional and modernised culture of the Arabic countries. But, there are some predominant traits and details about Arabs that one should know before visiting or planning an investment in the Arabic region. Here are 10 facts about Arabs that you should know for sure.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/top-10-facts-about-arabs\/#1_Arab_is_not_a_race\" title=\"1) Arab is not a race\">1) Arab is not a race<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/top-10-facts-about-arabs\/#2_Arabic_culture_is_dominant_in_22_countries\" title=\"2) Arabic culture is dominant in 22 countries\">2) Arabic culture is dominant in 22 countries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/top-10-facts-about-arabs\/#3_Sub-part_of_Arabic_culture_%E2%80%93_Urban_Rural_and_Nomad\" title=\"3) Sub-part of Arabic culture &#8211; Urban, Rural and Nomad\">3) Sub-part of Arabic culture &#8211; Urban, Rural and Nomad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/top-10-facts-about-arabs\/#4_Not_all_Arabs_are_Muslims\" title=\"4) Not all Arabs are Muslims\">4) Not all Arabs are Muslims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/top-10-facts-about-arabs\/#5_Body_language_Arab_culture\" title=\"5) Body language &amp; Arab culture\">5) Body language &amp; Arab culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/top-10-facts-about-arabs\/#6_Theres_more_to_the_Arabic_Language\" title=\"6) There&#8217;s more to the Arabic Language\">6) There&#8217;s more to the Arabic Language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/top-10-facts-about-arabs\/#7_Establishing_trust_and_relationships_professionally_is_essential_for_Arabs\" title=\"7) Establishing trust and relationships professionally is essential for Arabs\">7) Establishing trust and relationships professionally is essential for Arabs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/top-10-facts-about-arabs\/#8_Criticism_is_a_No-No\" title=\"8) Criticism is a No-No\">8) Criticism is a No-No<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/top-10-facts-about-arabs\/#9_Women_are_honoured_and_valued\" title=\"9) Women are honoured and valued\">9) Women are honoured and valued<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/top-10-facts-about-arabs\/#10_Arabic_attire_holds_religious_and_seasonal_notions\" title=\"10) Arabic attire holds religious and seasonal notions\">10) Arabic attire holds religious and seasonal notions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Arab_is_not_a_race\"><\/span>1) Arab is not a race<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Arab is a cultural term used to identify people whose mother tongue is Arabic. And thus, it makes up for a whole community. It is the 5th most spoken language in the world.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Arabic_culture_is_dominant_in_22_countries\"><\/span>2) Arabic culture is dominant in 22 countries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Over 22 countries are called Arabic countries because they use Arabic as the official language.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Sub-part_of_Arabic_culture_%E2%80%93_Urban_Rural_and_Nomad\"><\/span>3) Sub-part of Arabic culture &#8211; Urban, Rural and Nomad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Based on geography, Arabic culture is further divided into Urban, Rural and Nomad. Thus, not all Arabs ride camels or live in tents.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Not_all_Arabs_are_Muslims\"><\/span>4) Not all Arabs are Muslims<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Arab population is defined by the geographical and cultural ethnicity of people living in Arabic countries. And thus, Arab countries also have Christians and Jewish Arabs.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Body_language_Arab_culture\"><\/span>5) Body language &amp; Arab culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Arabs have a friendly way of greeting people. They go for longer handshakes which are not so firm. Hugging people of the same sex and kissing on the cheeks is a common way of greeting close ones.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Theres_more_to_the_Arabic_Language\"><\/span>6) There&#8217;s more to the Arabic Language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Different countries have local dialects of the Arabic language. But, Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the standard language across all Arab countries.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Establishing_trust_and_relationships_professionally_is_essential_for_Arabs\"><\/span>7) Establishing trust and relationships professionally is essential for Arabs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Arabs usually do not finalise a deal on the first meeting when it comes to business. Therefore, building trust and relationships through body language and gestures is deemed important to get acquainted with the person.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Criticism_is_a_No-No\"><\/span>8) Criticism is a No-No<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Constructive criticism can be taken otherwise when it comes to the Arab population, especially the elders of the house.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Women_are_honoured_and_valued\"><\/span>9) Women are honoured and valued<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Arabic men stand up when a woman enters the room in a social sphere to show respect and warm gestures. As a result, Arabic women are highly valued by the community.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Arabic_attire_holds_religious_and_seasonal_notions\"><\/span>10) Arabic attire holds religious and seasonal notions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Arabic dresses are not just defined by their religious value but also by the climatic conditions. The long gown helps in maintaining a flow of air, and headwear protects the head from heat. For women, clothes should be evaluated according to the country before paying a visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arabic culture is quite fascinating. From food to customs, we all know the colourful blend of traditional and modernised culture of the Arabic countries. But, there are some predominant traits and details about Arabs that one should know before visiting or planning an investment in the Arabic region. 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