It is important that this hierarchy of written over oral traditions is questioned because oral expression has incredible value and must be recognized as an equal in the academic world. If we are only emphasizing written tradition as the best mode for knowledge transfer, then oral-centric cultures get sidelined. This can result in people from areas with rich oral histories viewing their cultural contributions as less valuable or even less valid in these academic spaces.
Saudi Arabia is a region that, throughout history, has been characterised by the traditional values of society, and a strong emphasis on the importance of religion, which has created a foreign policy agenda shaped by the cultural identity of the Kingdom.
