English is spoken in business circles. The majority of Saudi Arabians are Sunni Muslim, but Shia Muslims predominate in the Eastern Province. A sophisticated telecommunications network and satellite, microwave and cable systems span the country. Full IDD is available. GSM 900 band networks are available in over 45 cities.
Major hotels provide facilities.
The Ministry of Post, Telegraph and Telephones provides Internet facilities in most cities. E-mail can also be accessed from many hotels and Internet caf s. Telegrams can be sent from all post offices. Post is delivered to box numbers. Airmail to Europe takes up to a week.