Greeting and Meeting Etiquette
When meeting and greeting in Saudi Arabia, close male counterparts shake hands and kiss on each cheek. A handshake between members of the same sex is acceptable when meeting in a more formal setting. Always use your right hand when shaking hands because the left hand is considered unclean. Everyone in the room will be greeted individually, and you should do the same.
Saudis will often stand closer to one another than many westerners are accustomed to, and members of the same sex will frequently touch arms when postulating or emphasizing a point. You should not be afraid to do so because it would be considered impolite and dismissive. Due to the conservative nature of Saudi Arabian society, men and women do not greet each other in public.
When greeting a Saudi, it is customary to use any honorific title followed by their first given name, such as Dr. Abdul. If you're ever in doubt about how to address someone, simply follow someone else's lead or politely ask your counterpart how they prefer to be addressed!
