10 Shocking Facts About Saudi Arabia You Need To Know

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5. Personal privacy is very important in Saudi Arabia, which is why you must never EVER point your camera at women. Men are cool if you take their pics but ask first, or you’ll lose a bit more than an expensive camera.



6. Now let’s address the elephant in the room – the death penalty is still commonly used in Saudi Arabia. In 2013, for example, 69 people literally lost their heads, but nowadays it seems that being a “swordsman” isn’t as lucrative or prestigious, so they’ve come up with an alternative method of dealing with criminals – firing squad… Seriously?