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Regardless of whether you are an expatriate or a Saudi, if you are in the Kingdom you will experience the unique taste of Arabic coffee. Most Saudis grow up learning the etiquette which goes with the serving of Arabic coffee (kawa) but some expatriates may not know.
Serving Arabic kawa is both a production and a talent. To begin with kawa is first served to guests with priority given to the father and then followed by first-degree relatives and elders. In many large Saudi gatherings, formal or informal, guests may sit in rows of chairs or couches. Kawa should be served to the guests sitting in the front rows and/or to high ranking officials, leaders or elders. For example, sometimes Saudi Arabian television will feature news of King Abdullah greeting foreign delegations. If sitting, the King and others will be served kawa and a viewer can see firsthand the protocol associated with serving kawa.
As a matter of tradition kawa is served from the right side to the end and not served from the left side. Within a home the father should not serve coffee if his son is available to serve guests. Additionally, elder brothers should not serve coffee if younger brothers are present. An elder should not serve coffee if younger individuals are present in the gathering. The younger is always expected to serve the elder.
Source: http://americanbedu.com/2011/02/15/saudi-arabia-the-etiquette-of-arabic-coffee/
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