  Software development requires intensive communication between the
requirements engineers and software stakeholders, particularly during the
Requirements Engineering (RE) phase. Therefore, the individuals' culture might
influence both the RE process and the result. Our aims are to investigate the
extend of cultural influences on the RE process, and to analyze how the RE
process can be adapted to take into account cultural aspects. The model we
present is based on Hofstede's cultural theory. The model was applied on a
pilot case study in the context of the conservative Saudi Arabian culture. The
results reveal 6 RE aspects and 10 cultural factors that have a large impact on
the RE practice.
