How widely is English spoken in Saudi?

75\% of the population is expatriate, so they definitely speak English.

Can the Prince of Saudi Arabia speak English?

The Crown Prince lacks the Western education and language skills shared by many of the Saudi elite. “He wasn’t educated in the U.S. like many top Saudi officials,” says Haykel. “He studied law at home, at King Saud University.” Nor does MBS speak great English, though Haykel says his comprehension is excellent.

Who is MBS married to?

Sara bint Mashour Al Saudm. 2008
Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud/Spouse

Do people in Saudi Arabia speak English?

Yes; Saudis do speak English but not all. In major cities, nowadays maybe 50\% Saudis speak English. Here in Saudi Arabia, you will find many many expatriates who don’t know English, some of them even don’t know Arabic. By the way, an expatriate (guest worker/visitor) is supposed to know the language of Saudi Arabia and not the vice versa.

What type of communication do the Saudis prefer?

Saudis prefer more indirect and implicit communication where individuals may need to use interpretation and context to understand the intended meaning of the message. Often, people make varying degrees of assumptions in the decoding process, based on either their knowledge of the person communicating, the situation, or more likely, both.

Is Saudi Arabia a high or low contact culture?

Saudi Arabia is considered a high-contact culture with regard to proxemics, preferring to be closer together and touch more often in conversations (only same gender touching however, men and women are to remain distant in public places).

What is the nonverbal communication in Saudi Arabia?

Nonverbal Communication: Saudi Arabia is considered a high-contact culture with regard to proxemics, preferring to be closer together and touch more often in conversations (only same gender touching however, men and women are to remain distant in public places).