以下文章来源于秦朔朋友圈 ，作者朱兆一 秦朔朋友圈 . 秦朔朋友圈是由中国著名媒体人、财经观察家秦朔牵头创立的一个新媒体与专业服务品牌，包括微信公 众号、微博、视频节目、音频节目等。内容聚焦于经济、金融和商业领域，关注重点为全球和中国财经 商业热点、企业家精神、创新与发明创造、商业文明探索等。 出海启示。 数据显示，沙特境内常住外籍人口达约1570万，占总人口4 4 . 4%，外来劳工支撑起经济 半壁江山。过去五年，随着"一带一路"推进，中国赴沙特工程技术人员数量估计增长两 三倍。 然而，当"基建狂魔"遇上"慢节奏"员工，摩擦不断。沙漠并非不可征服，但劳动文化的 鸿沟却比沙漠更难跨越。 "中国速度"撞上"沙特时间" 烈 日 炙 烤 下 ， 在 沙 特 的 中 国 工 人 展 现 惊 人 的 吃 苦 精 神 ： 他 们 在 白 天 高 达 50 ℃ 、 地 表 近 7 0℃的荒原连续作业。很多人每天工作12小时以上，月休2天，月收入约2 . 8万元人民币 ——这是国内同岗位薪水的两倍。 但这份高薪是用血汗换来的，工友们"两只脚轮流站，才能避免被烫伤"；长时间风吹日 晒，嘴唇干裂渗血，混着沙粒咽下也全然不顾，只为 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the cultural clash between Chinese workers and Saudi labor practices in the context of large-scale construction projects in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the differences in work ethics, labor conditions, and the impact of local regulations on foreign labor [2][3][4]. Group 1: Labor Dynamics - Saudi Arabia has approximately 15.7 million foreign residents, making up 44.4% of the total population, with foreign labor being crucial to the economy [3]. - Chinese workers in Saudi Arabia often work over 12 hours a day under extreme conditions, earning around 28,000 RMB per month, which is double the domestic salary for similar positions [5][6]. - The work culture in Saudi Arabia is influenced by religious practices, with local employees adhering to a more relaxed schedule, including multiple prayer breaks and shorter working hours during Ramadan [6][7]. Group 2: Wage Disparities - The article highlights a significant wage gap based on nationality, with Western experts earning up to five-digit salaries in USD, while experienced Chinese engineers earn between 3,000 to 8,000 USD per month [11]. - South Asian workers earn significantly less, with monthly salaries ranging from 200 to 600 USD, illustrating a stark contrast in living conditions and opportunities based on nationality [11][10]. Group 3: Cultural Integration Challenges - The "Kafala" sponsorship system in Saudi Arabia creates a divide between local and foreign workers, limiting the autonomy of foreign laborers [9][10]. - Chinese companies are adapting by localizing their workforce and respecting local customs, such as prayer times, to improve integration and productivity [17][18]. Group 4: Business Environment - Business operations in Saudi Arabia heavily rely on personal networks and relationships, making it essential for foreign companies to establish local partnerships to succeed [14][15]. - The article emphasizes the need for Chinese companies to adapt their business strategies to the local context, moving away from a purely efficiency-driven approach to one that respects local customs and practices [22][21].