Saudi Arabia's Double-Edged Sword: Wealth, Reform, and Oppression

[@garyramos3069]

I lived and worked in Saudi Arabia almost 30 years. I have great respect for the country that allowed me to Provide for my family. I raised my family there also. My wife is a nurse and I am an engineer that works in construction. Saudi Arabia has been good to us but... there is a big but.... if you can live with all the restrictions and doesnt have a choice to go somewhere that has freedom. Then it is ok. But if you value your freedom more than anything else... then Saudi is not the place for you.

[@kuxica]

Bad Filipino! SA Tagalog- Shame to you! Where is your god? Not in Saudi Arabia- sino ka ba?!? 😂

[@kuxica]

By the way- it’s sarcasm and I’m just teasing you. I’m glad They took care of you as you needed. My parents world have said what I said to you and they would have meant it…..

[@Pathenon_K]

Can Christians survive there?

[@fatimaachouri3433]

​@@Pathenon_K Yeah, why not? I went to university in there, I had plenty of Christians in my classroom.

[@ms.mystique4388]

I’m 41 & have been driving for over 17 yrs..to think it’s just second nature, I’ve never realized that it’s something I used to take for granted. Happy to see these women finally being able to have the chance to drive.

[@phillipmccutcheon4937]

I was living in dammam on the first day women were allowed to drive and movie theaters opened again....i can tell you first hand that there was an overwhelming electric feeling of hope as I rode into work that night and seeing a carload of women with giant smiles and conversations filled with joy and hope. Education of the average saudi citizens is what is fueling this evolution and change for all facets of life in ksa. I personally love this country and would love to go back to see the growth of a country unfold before my eyes.

[@newbestofthis4422]

I am 29 and still learning how to drive. Although I'm Saudi who lives in America for 4 years it is still difficult to learn at this age but not impossible

[@lovelymix8056]

You need to help your black sisters and brothers in the hood!

[@akultisgod5538]

and i bet ur a baby momma with a high body count who doesnt know how to be a wife also.

[@marceldagenais1893]

And you think that's progress lol

[@martinapanisi4760]

Saudi people are such kind, welcoming and polite people. I feel blessed for having the opportunity to work in Saudi Arabia, get to know the culture and the amazing nature of the AlUla region. I hope that more and more people get the chance to see the wonders of this country and what is becoming in recent years 💛

[@kamalcampbell2254]

ISLAMIC Mecca Hadith

[@TheJustina102085]

Man, I hope Farrah is doing ok,; she’s an incredibly brave woman with a super sweet personality. Excellent documentary!

[@silent_whispers319]

I want to meet this lovely female tour guide named Abir I admire her determination; BRAVO!!

[@spunkysparks1779]

Shes awesome!

[@SakeenaMx]

The fact that the Prince takes all the credit saying he was the one who allowed the women to drive and it was his idea, meanwhile, keeps the movement's activists in prison.

[@samktb3325]

He’s full of crap. He’s just playing a role in front of the western society to make himself look civilized. Trust me they all the same over there. Nothing will ever change.

[@eoooooooooool]

He did, with out him women wouldn’t have been able to drive. 2 “The activists” did something illegal at some point in time that doesn’t prevent them from getting what they deserve.

[@sadoonaltamimi819]

He didn't say that! And he didn't put the active in prison! I am just wrong.

[@sadoonaltamimi819]

@@eoooooooooool smok Shesha

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

Troubling and scary

[@EmKnowsThings]

Damn, they have their own version of Karens coming to take your picture. 🤣

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

At least these are paid Karens lol

[@Antonio-rq1lg]

l hahjs

[@ninacawdell809]

Muslim woman and namaheram...

[@pinklady7184]

Beware, the Saudi Karens are often the *HAIRIEST* of women. Most Arab women have hairs on their faces and bodies and so they shave more than other races. In other words, they are tanked up with testosterone.

[@kellyweingart3692]

😂😂😂😂

[@Jonathan.D]

The cartoon was so funny. It reminds me of when the Simpsons first aired. My dad saw it and hated it. He realized he was our Homer. If you can't laugh at yourself you shouldn't be allowed to laugh at others.

[@jackiepollard3651]

Very smart young woman. Good documentary. Thank you for sharing.

[@MamaTrauma]

I can't walk behind a man forever. 💚

[@gabrielabdul8372]

She is right.

[@MB-yj5ck]

Perfect, so you'll take the mines before me and the camel ! Thanks !

[@sarahasdfg8248]

@@gts3004 grow up

[@sarahasdfg8248]

@@MB-yj5ck you too grow up

[@streetsdisciple0014]

@@gts3004 that response sounds Like something a chauvinist would retort

[@naturalbeauty_abena1230]

If truly women needs to be protected by men, shouldn't the man be walking behind the woman to ensure protection? Or better yet...just a crazy thought, walk hand in hand, side by side. That is when a woman will feel protected by her man. She said...I can't be walking behind a man my whole life. What a statement.

[@dom1abc1mbc]

its a figure of speech, meaning men wear the pants, and thats how it is here, we arent soy boys or simps

[@TheJustina102085]

Great point; We all know it’s bullshit, plain and simple.

[@Midw3stSnip3r]

It’s so men don’t look at them that’s why they’re behind

[@tbmpllc4001]

Definitely just a figure of speech also you make no sense even if it wasn’t . How would a man walking behind a woman ensure her safety? Had to be one of the dumbest comments in awhile. For starters I’d he is in front of her he will be the first to receive the danger . Wether it be something small like something she may trip and fall on if he is walking ahead of her then he can clear the path for her. If there is something dangerous approaching a wild animal or someone with a gun he needs to b in FRONT of her to protect her . Even with all that said alot of these things get exaggerated for the sake of a video

[@mirandapeterson1079]

Thanks!

[@stylz1]

Farrah seems awesome. Hope she finds the freedom and happiness she seeks.

[@KuchiKopi179]

I hope to God she makes it to a western country, and I am not being sarcastic.

[@hamzahr6838]

@@KuchiKopi179 ok colonialist

[@iconic-z5906]

freedom from where? I really feel sorry for liberalised Muslims like this it pains my heart.

[@dom1abc1mbc]

@@KuchiKopi179 she doesnt want to lmao, you people are so full of yourself

[@Joe11204]

@@KuchiKopi179 we don’t want millions to move to our country in order to find freedom, we want them to be free in their own country by reforming their government and bringing it into the 21st century.

[@charltonogingo5268]

Farah is super awesome ,,,she's headed for greatness

[@mohamedabdukadir3271]

She is collabrative with those who are trying to give bad image of our religion

[@michaelscottpapercompany6191]

@@mohamedabdukadir3271 what bad image? That she wants to drive? It ain’t the Stone Age any longer. Wake up.

[@andrewlambert7246]

I wish the women of Saudi Arabia well. Keep on fighting you deserve better!

[@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS]

Whenever you hear that something or someplace is forbidden you can almost guarantee that whoever said it was forbidden is hiding something.

[@mercyetgracerealtors7996]

You have a point.🤔

[@carlosparedes1556]

Some say this is the original birth place of muhammad the first quiblas in ancient mosques pointed to this place instead of meca

[@masroorahmedkhan5028]

We plan and plot here to become kings again

[@twomp5613]

Uh yeah no something are just forbidden for no reason in particular like eating pork and keeping your foreskin.

[@therealzondocommission728]

I was thinking the same

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

The animator is so cool. Love how he's pushing boundaries

[@House.H]

He has his show called Masamir on netflix

[@akultisgod5538]

because ur a baby momma with a high body count

[@Temple_of_doom]

I liked the man breasts thing🤣

[@mikew1374]

The Saudi Prince is responsible for Jared Koshoggis death, and needs to be held accountable. Lets see how long my comment is up before its deleted.

[@BenWinder108]

Lmao Jamal

[@BenWinder108]

Jared kushner?

[@robmurphy9445]

indeed, dodgy as fk

[@roygeorge5364]

Totally dodgy mate, completely suspish me thinks.

[@WinterWitch01]

@@BenWinder108 Kushner is absolutely responsible for his death.

[@ricknaughty1016]

The one thing that gets me is that women can't even divorce if the man doesn't allow them to leave. Could u imagine the anguish of a female being trapped in an abusive marriage with no way out, that isn't really fair.

[@MotorStorm66]

They can go to an Islamic judge to get a separation/divorce if there's abuse or some other problem

[@denydeni144]

It’s completely perfect for heterosexual men as it is designed to serve men. I am not sure if it’s meant to be changed because that depends on the people and most of all women and other minority groups if and how far they would like this to happen. Many Christian countries in Europe have no gender equality and do not wish to have it.

[@suzannes5888]

It's unfortunate that the video's guide called Abeer "combative" (see 10:45) for being professional and persistant in exceling in her profession and pursuing her certification. Clearly she is proud of Saudia Arabia and wants to share her country's rich history and heritage with the vistors - they are all hoping will come. Abeer is also showing great care and leadership to the next generation...and surely that would not send a good message to those wanting to visit if they couldn't even allow women, who are already familar with the country, to be tour guides.

[@TessaAvonlea]

Combative often has negative connotations, but I don't think he meant it in a negative way. The definition is "ready or eager to fight or argue", which is pretty accurate to her attitude of wanting to change the rules to make them less oppressive.

[@jb1996]

I think it was a language barrier. It seemed he meant she was combating the system, not being combative as we perceive it.

[@suzannes5888]

@@TessaAvonlea @J B That's a good point. He clearly was supportive of change throughout the video, so that definitely makes sense. I really enjoyed the video!

[@Regnbuesolv]

I think a better translation would be feisty!

[@toppinzr3743]

The guide said that in German or similar. I didn't quite get the exact word he used, but it might not have the negative implications that "combative" does in English. He might have meant "they are fighters", which can be a compliment.

[@silverfranklin508]

Investment are stepping stones to success, investment is what create wealth

[@jessicamolly9733]

When you invest you're buying a day you don't have to work

[@simontrees5289]

Assets that can make you rich

[@gwencaster8470]

@One Big Happy Life It's not ignorance but due to some unprofessional expert in the market

[@hanksflowell2994]

I recently got into forex trading and am already marveling over the profit am making

[@kelvinray6233]

@@hanksflowell2994 Same here, I wish I knew about this bitcoin trading earlier, brace up and get yourself bitcoin before it's too late

[@mugesUSA]

I worked for Saudi Arabian Airlines for 9 years. I was treated with respect, all these years. Only Saudi Women have to cover their face completely. We did not have to. Coming from a same culture background, I got used to the life style and it’s to people. I got attached..They gave me an oppurtunity to live in London, Bangkok and Frankfurt base. Because of them, I finally was able to move to US at the end. I m grateful for that. Thank you Saudia😎💕👍

[@ykwtfim]

This is not true about the veil. It is not required.

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

When is the next episode of this series?

[@masbel7709]

The name of the documentary maker is Sinan Can. He is born in Holland but with Turkish background. For sure you find more from him in KZbin

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

@@masbel7709 Thank you

[@suedoyle4526]

I’m so thankful that I was born in a country (Ireland) that doesn’t oppress women and that men have no problem being equal to us. That girl Farah is so beautiful, intelligent and full of life but is held back by men who feel threatened by her. Not only that but her life is in danger constantly. Tourists should stop going to this country. I would never go anywhere where men in the guise of protecting women, suffocate them instead. I hope that girl Farah didn’t get into trouble when this was aired and one day gets the freedom to do what she wants

[@andreeaboloca246]

Aaahhhh...with all due respect,I am well aware of some of your rasist laws and rules and how hard is for outsiders to own a growing business in your country in the first place ... and then men and women aren't all equal lol....are to balance each other ..we definitely have different roles in this lives ...as for the west,and I am speaking as a westerner living in the west,we aren't free and definitely not free if mysoginism .....let's be honest

[@House.H]

You are brainwashed just like everyone who views the middle east from the Media. Women have more rights than men in saudi arabia. We have equal pay in the jobs which most of the west countries dont have. At the end, not every country in the world should follow western values so you can say women arnt oppressed!!

[@andreeaboloca246]

@@House.H not sure about this one though...I have worked with saudi families and have some friends as well and that's not what they told and proved me........ Saudi laws aren't fully sharia practiced unfortunately or women would have more rights and men wouldn't be so mysoginistic either .....women are objectified...but so are in the west.....and they don't have as many rights as they claim to have ....and the media is turning them into strange masculine or weird injected beings actually ....They are stuck in a circle they don't even recognize that it exists....is a petty really.....and I was of them as well.....Alhamdulillah slowly slowly no longer......

[@House.H]

@@andreeaboloca246 i agree with parts of what you said and disagree with others.

[@andreeaboloca246]

@@House.H feel free to

[@Jonathan.D]

When I saw the girls with their heads covered and you can see their long dark hair it instantly made me think of my daughters. I hope my daughters love and respect their husbands. However, I can't accept the idea of them being controlled by their husbands. That's not marriage, that's slavery. Due to an accident, I'm disabled. Any man who hurts my girls will become disabled as well.

[@gabrielabdul8372]

When one person controls another person then that's a slavery.

[@bbnexis4ify]

I invite you to look up the meaning of hijabs..its beautiful!

[@gabrielabdul8372]

@@bbnexis4ify normal hijab is beautiful, but veils and Abayas are un-Islamic, it's only a culture

[@Jonathan.D]

@@gabrielabdul8372 You are so right. There is a time and a place for head covering. My comment wasn't an anti hijab comment. Their long beautiful hair made me realize that one of them could be my daughter. It made me sad to think about what if that was my daughter. There's rules to life but some men use tradition to control people. For instance, in Afghanistan if the Taliban take over they will suppress the people with all their unacceptable laws. I don't let my kids act like most other kids do. I don't need someone else telling me everything little they can or can not do. I know for a fact that everyone should be at least a basic education.

[@gabrielabdul8372]

@@Jonathan.D They twist tradition with religion so that they control women and the ignorants. I wonder what they think will happen if boys and girls meet? What's the Problem with that? It is not must they'll do physical contacts. It's just a natural feelings, boys and girls need to see each other. Both genders will feel happy if they see each other. Authorities in that region have backward mentalities! I am a good practicing Muslim and I'm totally against this un-Islamic tradition of controling women! Their live their choice..

[@AncestralReflections]

These buildings are from a previous ancient civilisation, so old, and have been through a cataclysm.

[@meganmcneil4254]

This is huge I think it’s awesome that they are making these changes for the woman and the country

[@leilahassim7025]

It’s about keeping themselves in power and making money more so than it is about changes in favour of women. Their oil supplies are running low so they are forced to repackage themselves…

[@fatherof3husbandto1]

Man dude I can begin to express how happy this made me and howuch hope it gives me for the future. These people are hero, each and every one. I will see the day monsters who hurt people under the blanket of God and religion, is coming to a harsh and violent end and we will see our world set free from primitive mindsets.

[@Killer_snail]

I really hope you’re right. I wish I could have such a positive mindset.

[@joakimhoel5644]

700 more years and perhaps they enter our 1980’s

[@diydunder3377]

doubtful

[@bobbygreen9766]

Interesting documentary, good luck to Saudi Arabia and it’s people

[@jameshoyle5918]

I worked in Saudi for 5 years and cannot think of one positive thing to say about this country. This video brought back many horrible memories.

[@gafak47]

should have got out earlier then!

[@jameshoyle5918]

@@gafak47 Yes I should have done. That was my mistake

[@jameshoyle5918]

@Fatimaxn Barry Yes it is. One has to live there to experience the oppression and terrible culture

[@jameshoyle5918]

@Fatimaxn Barry Yes you are totally correct. They also don’t like Westerners but tolerate us because they need us to their their work in all fields.

[@cosmicrust9715]

The message of The Documentary Is Clearly That One Day The Youth Will Change The Country for the Better; But When, Who Knows????

[@allysonyoung2771]

One way the young men and women meet each other in Saudi Arabia is by skillfully and furtively passing a telephone number from one hand to the other. They do not talk in the street but rather secretely on the phone.

[@garyish]

Makes sense.. oppressive societies get old quick in this world.. freedom is a natural human trait.

[@WKRP187]

Wow this countries laws and traditions and kingdoms makes the Flintstones look modern and progressive

[@binabdoh6436]

@@WKRP187 I'm sorry you don't like our culture. Maybe it's because you don't have one. One thing I know, we'll never copy you.

[@thegalhorowitz]

thats romantic 🙂 but too oppressive still 🤔 Obstacles sometimes help love grow but its also very tough

[@vincentavangogh3636]

​@@WKRP187 That's because Shari'a law is literally from the middle-ages (Islam came about in the year 620 or 650 of the gregorian calendar). Couple that with a repressive, totalitarian political regime, and you end up with a pretty dreadful society to live in. I'd sooner live with the Flintstones.

[@Hakimsaoudi]

It's not about modernity it's about power, mbs want to keep the power , so he made some concession to the occident, that's all

[@Jonathan.D]

That's exactly what's happening. I don't understand why more people don't see that. He has to be careful about how he does it or he will be the next Gaddafi. He's in a difficult situation. He has to transform Saudi into the next Dubai. To do that he has to transition from an oil economy to a more traditional trade economy. That's no easy task.

[@LeutTwostars]

The way I know Saudis and their mentality, it wasn't likely that the reason behind MBS changes , wasn't an aim towards a civilized nation.

[@lucienmossad8947]

camels is the best technology the Arabs could come with......

[@Hakimsaoudi]

@@lucienmossad8947 be respectful the Arab scientists are all arround the world

[@eoooooooooool]

MBS is a great leader he deserves the power he has, We love, respect and admire him. you’re probably not Saudi and you’re here analyzing the situations based on your hatred .

[@PrizrenaliZH]

Ridiculous. I am European with a lot of Saudi friends. They dont want our "freedom" and I really see why. Crime rates, heart ache, divorcing rates, broken families, kids without fathers, women doing everything to survive. Well, maybe we are wrong. Its crazy how we Europeans always think everybody wants to be like us. Also this women dont want to. A little ignorant.

[@UM4448]

100 per Correct

[@cgman7325]

Let the freedom bell ring in the Islamic world... thanks so much to you, Sir, this content creator. Kudos to all those young Saudi men and women who are fighting the good fight. The camel shepherd scared me with his thought. Very scary..Once an old man shared his experience with me who worked in Saudi for 39 years till 1976, and he once said to me, "This a land of very dangerous people/minds and they are inspired by their holy book so much that it has become a burden on them and its difficult to understand if it's their holy book or they are at fault" It is a must-watch...

[@brothera7812]

What exactly is freedom ?

[@allysonyoung2771]

Good on Abeer! She is very brave.

[@malenedietl3369]

43:23 This woman certainly knows how to express her oppinion diplomatically: »the will of the COUNTRY«, she is careful about not mentioning royal family in a dangerous context.

[@jannah_el_sheikha]

Islam is way of life for everyone 😊 Im Europian Muslim and nobody made me wear my niqab and abaya i did it myself,my family is really modern and they even was angry with me puting niqab on my face.But with niqab i feel protected from all eyes and my beauty only for my husband.With niqab i feel liberated and like queen 🕊👑

[@zaynaby9445]

MashaAllah siz I'm African Muslim Wallahi our islam is perfect Alhamdulilah yeah nobody forced me with my hijab 🥰 they just judge us coz of the media portrayal of Islam let it not get to us !! This documentary failed to acknowledge in the Video that that was culture not religion !!! They knew excatly what they did that's why they put (culture in brackets in title) this dunya is a prison upon A believer,a test Insha'Allah may Allah reward us in the Next

[@jannah_el_sheikha]

@@zaynaby9445 Ameen Ya Rabil Alemin 🕊 my beautiful sister ❤️

[@jannah_el_sheikha]

@@afa4727 These women don’t appreciate where they living, far from haram ! It’s actually more hard for me to have niqab in modern country because I’m not like the others and I’m seen as outcast because they don’t see niqabi everyday ! So they should appreciate where they live and they in country where they protected by their niqabs and their mahrems far away from dirty looks and haram and being said or have strange looks related to niqab almost everyday ! It’s not gold everything that shines, they want modern lifestyle not knowing how lucky they are ! Peace upon you ! 🕊

[@zaynaby9445]

@@afa4727 @A Fa who told u that i live in Europe 🙄 assumptions ! AFRICA has freedom more than these European countries that are Islamophobic! Saudia Arabia are strictly following culture that's toxic to Arab women!! Its embedded deep in Arab culture that's why Arab women struggle, some Arab men are the PROBLEM enforcing their culture into religion !! People don't get that Islam prohibited belittling or harming women rights ! Islam was the first religion to Empower women !! Just like indian culture they do harm to their women so we don't go ahead and say its hindu religion but blame the culture! Culture and Religion are two completely different ! So yeah I'm lucky my culture isn't as bad as the arab culture . But u too think Europe is paradise is shocking to me ,Europe is just toxic as other nations out here ! France banned hijab and niqab then u suggesting Europe has freedom!!!! Why are women body ,clothing a discussion at this 21 century why don't everyone mind their damn business like whyyy should someone be concerned what I choice to wear huh?! If I choose to wear my hijab or socks why should some strangers have an opinion about it ....people are just nosy 🙄🤣

[@zaynaby9445]

@@jannah_el_sheikha sis MashaAllah may Allah reward u in JANNAHH Ameen 🤲🏾💛😇 this dunya is like a prison to the believers...tests upon tests ...may The Akhira be better ,Best for us INSHAALLAH sending salam from a Somali sister 🥰

[@kayperitore]

Women still can't be in car with another man. Foreign women are still arrested for prostitution just for riding with a coworker or going swimming at a friends house. It depends on who you are related to and if you are foreign or not ------ women are still arrested daily especially if they are foreign workers

[@bassbass877]

But simply your lying, you are just full of hatred and racism

[@ayatourr]

That’s not true. Foreign women are not arrested or such for riding with a coworker or anything. It’s usually more targeted at local Saudi women. I was a foreigner in Saudi, and as foreigners we aren’t exposed to the strict rules or rights that you hear about.

[@Jonathan.D]

@@ayatourr Do you know the name of the cartoon they showed in this video?

[@hulk6057]

@@Jonathan.D masameer

[@Jonathan.D]

@@hulk6057 I finally found it online. Even without subtitles, it's still funny. His characters are so funny. I wish he would do an American version. If he did he would have lots to make fun of.

[@Blah00766]

This land is filled with mystery and beauty.

[@KuchiKopi179]

I would love to visit it, however I oppose their strict islamic religion, laws and discrimination towards their own sisters and mothers!

[@lunarvlogs7319]

@@KuchiKopi179 none of their laws are islamic ive never come across a muslim that likes saudi other that for hajj

[@alienesang1492]

@@KuchiKopi179 your so right

[@deoglemnaco7025]

As citizen I couod not be more proud of our prince he gives us so much.

[@TheDarq0n]

poor women.. so oppressed still in 21 century :( Shame on the people who do that to them!

[@wisamsami1849]

Our religion is not poor and this is not restriction They don't want any Harassment for their women's Women in Arab country is like a diamond

[@elizabethfitgerald9775]

It's is systemic all over the world. Even in American it held by male and female that woman are discrimination against women.

[@benjamintorres9211]

@@wisamsami1849 stop lying 😂 first off the “arab” world is huge. Women in Saudi Arabia have far less freedom than women in much less religious places like Tunisia. Religion, not only islam really doesn’t realize how stupid some of its beliefs are lmao

[@dom1abc1mbc]

how are they oppressed?

[@tiyealsahlwy]

@@benjamintorres9211 look, if you don’t know, don’t say anything because this is uneducated behavior. I’m right here not you

[@djkly1]

Modern City with Ancient traditions as is Most of the Middle East, oil money only makes it ‘look’ modern.

[@dom1abc1mbc]

we have our own definition of modernity

[@dom1abc1mbc]

modenity isnt taking your clothes off and doing druggs

[@philippedurannd8903]

Very interesting program . I am french and I have been many time to Saudi Arabia , and as a foreigner , I have been secluded in a compound every time those past 10 years ( because of safety issues) 30 years ago safety company restrictions were not as strict . It is nice to have an insight of what goes on from both side of Saudi Arabian society; I must admit , I wouldn’t mind going on holiday in Saudi Arabia so long I have a tour guide male or female . Nice to have the people s point of view of there own society .

[@House.H]

You are most welcome Philippe! There is sooooo much change between now and then.

[@kaydod3190]

Are you insane? 😲

[@phillipmccutcheon4937]

I lived there in al khobar and dammam for 2 years. Much of the negative continuations is not common in this region. I personally would give anything to gain another contract to work in the region, as I have gained many life-long friends of both sexes. Ksa is changing rapidly by ME standards.

[@lettymelanin5104]

I have always wanted to work in Saudi but recently watched a documentary on Netflix and i was like I'm never going to that country. The way how they don't care about human lives and most of the things are not documented because of their strict laws. How do you chop someone's head for minor crimes like protesting 👀

[@newbestofthis4422]

Glad you like it. The country is opening up regardless of the oppositions (majority of Saudis against these recent changes) which is why the government has strategy to do this slowly

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

Excellent documentary

[@Carolynwatt1973]

Wonderful, on my never ending bucket list 🙏💜

[@SonicPhonic]

About 35 years ago, I started teaching swimming in Canada for public schools and many of the children were Muslim. The girls wore leggings and loose, bulky t-shirts, but that didn't stop them from making their best efforts.

[@sunitamubende4827]

Fascinating reportage! Thank you! The animators using cartoons sure make inflexible people more prone to analysis.

[@Lee-Leee]

Looks interesting! Areas of strong faith are statistically linked to higher violence against women and families. I would love to see everyone open their eyes to their personal power and intuition. Religious beliefs are often used as a scapegoat for when humans do terrible things. They like to make it seem like we need someone better than us to care for us, like we are children who cant think for ourselves. Freedom

[@alybanana415]

My thoughts exactly. It’s okay to believe, but religion itself it so evil to me. Okay believe in god but don’t use god to control women and to be homophobic

[@sulemansvoyage]

I think this is a debatable topic.

[@ayatourr]

Though this documentary does portray a lot of parts of what Saudi Arabia is like, there are many different cities in Saudi that are different from what is shown in this documentary. Such as Al - Khobar and Riyadh, these places have become much modern and open with foreigners/expats and locals with the night life and such.

[@PrizrenaliZH]

By reading the comments here, I think the young woman got misunderstood by most here. First of all the publisher cut off a lot of her speech and second of all she never said, she wasnt happy in Saudi Arabia. People behaving like she tries hard to escape, but thats not the case. She even said, she wouldnt like to put off her Hijab and she also said she wouldnt like to go to mixed parties. So not so "free" like you all wished her to be. She is adorable, no question. Thats why the Arabians try to do everything to protect their daughters without restricting them too much. That strange preacher said something very beautiful: Women are the souls of our bodies. Maybe we should have a look at our women first before pointing to others. I can relate with an Islamic girl ao much more than with a liberal Western girl. I always felt like that.

[@jessicadarlin6893]

Meeting and falling in love is one of the greatest things in your life. I feel bad they’ll never experience that 😞

[@mohameddiwani6328]

LOL, typical western thinking.

[@garyish]

@@mohameddiwani6328 Yea baby steps. Let Saudi women go walk alone, drive alone etc. falling in love is a destination far far awayyyy 🤣

[@naptap3595]

@@mohameddiwani6328 Ok boomer

[@phillipmccutcheon4937]

This is untrue in modern ksa cities. Young Men and women are still introduced to each other through the elders and spend many hours getting to know each other to see if there is a connection. If there is not a connection, either person can express their disinterest in that person and will go look for another mate. Yes, you can still find forced marriage in the deep tribal villages but is slowly being done away with.

[@binabdoh6436]

We've got Tinder! 🤣

[@spazmobot]

They should open up for tourists, and share their rich and interesting culture and history with everyone.

[@nouraa1258]

it's open for tourists now

[@suedoyle4526]

I would hope no tourists would go until they start treating women as human beings

[@anti-genocide]

Contacting with tourists is very useful in that country

[@terintiaflavius3349]

@@nouraa1258 Yes but not many regular people will go there due to it's reputation. I myself would love to visit but it doesn't feel worth it risk wise

[@kaydod3190]

No, it’s not safe. There are many people who want to escape and seek asylum in other countries

[@benassefa62]

Thanks for making such a pure unbiased documentary weather it was for your own safety or not.

[@kas5857]

26:15 - his response is truly amazing. When you consider the way we treat and view woman in the west - as second class citizens, etc.

[@r.pinheiro549]

💯 😮

[@spidyman8853]

The bloke or reporter in the video has a dodgy intention. He was encouraging the girl to take off her scarf/Hijab (head wear) at 42:03. That was well out of order. It is their culture and religious beliefs and he should respect that. End of.

[@greencagar1355]

The whole bloody so called 'Documentary' was to bleach that society and its belief. She was naive little girl who has no idea about the real world and the world of men! She better careful next time!

[@poppie188]

for real, hijab is part of her religion, she covers her hair for a reason. that wasn’t ok

[@Trilliman707]

U didn't notice that earlier the reporter wasn't even muslim he was pretty biased against islam ans really tried to make that guy with the 25 camels look like a bad guy and called him a an extremist he obviously didn't know what an extremist is gosh I hated him

[@Trilliman707]

@@poppie188 he was against islam the whole video ima Muslim revert and I could see through him already that dude that he called "extremist " wasn't really doing anything extreme at all I actually liked that guy with the 25 camels he wqs so nice I liked his attentions

[@avrakehdabra5863]

@@Trilliman707 of course he's a salafist and all salafists are extremists. The "hadith" he quoted about stoping wrong doing with your hand, tongue or heart is the favorite anthem of wahabist/salafists and this is the justification they use to kill people. Seems you need to do a lot of research and I hope for your sake they already don't have you tucked in their pockets.

[@AccentYouLovingheart]

You got that right. Everything we think we know about this world is COMPLETELY WRONG.✅

[@omarjoha6311]

It’s a damn secret, I had to use VPN to watch this episode 😂😂

[@nasb2218]

Omg despite all the myths about Saudi Arabia, but it looks like a good country I'd like to visit it as Tourist one day.

[@jadelou8574]

There is nothing there don't let this fool you, why do you want to travel to an oppresif contry

[@phillipmccutcheon4937]

Do not let the comment below fool you, saudi is a great place to visit with a rich culture that westerners must visit if they want to truely understand it. I will admit, I was scared to death when i landed in dammam on the first day on Ramadan, within 6 hours all of my fears and propaganda based concerns were 100% alleviated. Ksa has problems, but show me one nation who does not have despicable practices. We only learn to tolerate these practices because it is around us every day.

[@lettymelanin5104]

@@phillipmccutcheon4937 so you want to tell me that the videos that i watched are staged. I have seen men kicking women in the grocery stores, people getting flogging others getting beheaded in front of the police.

[@muhammadprarie8819]

@@jadelou8574 Seems like your a jealous individual, Saudia is one of the wealthiest nations in the world. The royal family is one of the richest in the world. People live there happily, college is free, Healthcare is free, no taxes. Why you jealous? It's not their fault your not rich

[@pastelmoon9118]

check dubai porta potty

[@melgonzaga7467]

It’s happening recently in Kuwait a man set himself on fire when the authority didn’t renew his civil ID. He was a Bedouin.Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun.

[@SweetUniverse]

I 💕💕 seeing the women driving here in the U.S., either alone or with a family van full of kids 😊😊😊

[@polpol1005]

great work on that comics!

[@lynnmovingon]

As a convert to Islam, it makes me sad when I see born Muslims make decisions to change the way they dress, such as removing the hijab. They discard something a lot of converts embrace, they were born into the religion but can't see the beauty of modesty....I am in full support of each person deciding for themselves how they will live their life. It is a delicate balance, for sure.

[@dom1abc1mbc]

not alot of women do that, unfortunetally outside pressure and propaganda lures them into thinking hijab is undesirable and taking off your clothes and se xualisin yourself is freedom, look at the movie "cuties" they do that to young children

[@bilzy7727]

@Shabel Tv You must be joking!. Pure ignorance. Allah commands us to follow him and his Prophet ص

[@commentcomment9700]

I dont know if its real stories or the guys who made this particular series but that crazy mirror intro is awesome and the documentary is done very nice.

[@petitlouis5010]

I can't help it. When I see Prince Mohammed Ben Salmane : all I can think of is... a man cut into pieces.

[@poot-poot]

Why?

[@haddijatoupouye8205]

@@poot-poot because he ordered the murder of jamal kashoggi a Saudi journalist

[@phillipmccutcheon4937]

You should feel the same when you look at Clinton, Blair, Bush, Obama and now add biden to that list because 1000s of Afghan men and women are being cut to pieces for a political and financial agenda.

[@r.pinheiro549]

@34:00 when the religious policemen laughed at the idea of a woman wearing a bikini as if that’s a ridiculous thing. 😂 😂 😮

[@pkz5800]

We must understand that religion, Islam does not forbid driving. There is always a focus on Islamic countries by the west, in the Netherlands for example you have prostitution legalised and women parading in Windows, is that what you call decency? Modernisation? Would you want that for your daughter? This reporter needs to focus on his own society first and find out why it’s going wrong!!!

[@selectiveroots]

when he drank that FRESH CAMEL milk, the american part of me cringed lol i need my 2% COW milk lol soy milk is even better for my body lol i cant take this fresh stuff good lord their stomachs must be TOUGH AS NAILS

[@01360brown]

I would never visit a country where people's minds are still in the 7th century

[@louise-yo7kz]

@01360brown, My sentiments exact

[@pinguinocomentador9743]

Better than transgender countries

[@stephanebelizaire3627]

Cheers and Vivat for Saudi Arabia Kingdom and his courageous people !

[@StanleyHudson1]

Right now, the wisest thing for everyone to do is to invest in non-government sources of income. Especially given the current global economic crisis. This is still a fantastic time to invest in stocks and digital currencies

[@Benjaminmac]

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[@Georgedavis8]

Given the macroeconomic situation that influences all equities and Cryptos, now is the best time to invest! I wouldn't be surprised if the majority of stocks and cryptocurrencies doubled by the end of the year.

[@zubeidaahmed5341]

PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CULTURE AND RELIGION ...its saudi culture/ traditions to keep their women like that....not every Muslim is an Arab from saudi 🙅

[@garyish]

Yea maybe not so bad but still Islamic countries like to control their women. In which Islamic country it is normal for women to go out on dates with boyfriends and get married that way ?

[@zubeidaahmed5341]

@@garyishTurkey !!!!! who told u I cant date ? There's Islamic way of dating, Assumption without knowledge! The whole concept of boyfriend/ girlfriend is all Western culture !! Why do u then force upon every human in the world . I'm African and that typa relationship be4 marriage is not in my CULTURE so why Enforce it ?! spare me that unnecessary Trauma and heartbreak! some still struggle to recover or take their lives💔 Christianity also forbids but go on ....

[@garyish]

@@zubeidaahmed5341 Lol no one is forcing anyone. The whole point is there should be a choice of having a boyfriend / girlfriend if one wants to. Out of 53 Islamic countries how many allow dating ? Turkey ? So only 1 ? please enlighten us what is Islamic way of dating.

[@potato1084]

@@garyish From what I’ve seen (I’m originally Iraqi Kurdish) an engagement happens first and then the “dating” phase. Maybe it’s to avoid scandal? Maybe to avoid her having a chance to get pregnant before marriage or to make sure she’s getting with someone who’s serious. I don’t really agree with it. Engagements are a big promise to make. Some people do have boyfriends/girlfriends in places like Kurdistan, Turkey and Lebanon cause they’re not overly Conservative** however they get judged especially if they’re women. That’s why I don’t talk about my bf 😅😂

[@garyish]

@@potato1084 lol I agree with you. Dating after engagement makes zero sense. The purpose of dating is to see who u want to get engaged so this is reverse 😂 I wish you and your bf all the best! 😊

[@amal8271]

I don’t understand how a MURDERER is on the loose, without punishment, and is planning to be the leader of an already controversial country! This is so twisted

[@liars6495]

they are building these so called "ancient" artifacts as a tourist attraction its always built in no mans land where nobody can see what they are doing .

[@DL-idk]

Whether the tourism is opened or not, I'm not going there that's for sure. Doesn't sound like a friendly place for girls and women to go even if it's just for several days. It's kind of sad, tho. So many places with intriguing history and culture that are not suitable for female tourists.

[@phillipmccutcheon4937]

It is very suitable as long as you wear traditional dress. I dated many expat women there and have been to malls and resturants without male escorting us. I actually miss saudi, its people and the respect for law. The country is rapidly changing but you have to keep in mind that there is still a percentage of religious elders who encourage the old religious sharia laws, but these men are slowly being taken out of influence. Btw....there is no longer religious police in most of the country, especially in the eastern province.

[@yal2634]

Please viewers, be aware of the distinction between culture and religion.

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

The lines have long been blurred

[@dimitri3638]

It's literally Saudi Arabia.... Islam is their everything stop this bs.

[@traceyodonoghue978]

Well done on change saudi its good to see equal in men and women its only right and its also good for us to see your country

[@patriciapalmer1377]

The young singles in the square were heartbreaking. Policing 2 people talking.

[@rahimjibril1332]

This Fahra is very brave to shake the hands of the guy.i think she is already in a jail

[@dom1abc1mbc]

if she is, it would be for criticizing the freedom of speech at the end, they dont care at all about how she dressed or what she did

[@maximstevenson879]

Great doc! Learned a lot.

[@jx1586]

May Allah سبحانه وتعالىٰ reward khaled💎 holding on to the teachings of the prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم of commanding the good and forbidding the evil in a world that’s pushing for the degeneration of a society.

[@bilzy7727]

Exactly! This video is pure western propaganda.

[@LarchiDuchesse]

Ive visited the majority of the Emirati peninsula. Always intrigued about Saudi, I’m so excited to visit ❤

[@Bee-ly4gx]

I love the tour guide.

[@valarie22]

I love khaled! I wish every man was like him, he is so sweet and kind and his teeth are so perfect!

[@katkat2850]

i would love to go back to Jeddah.. i lived there for 16years. Jeddah is my childhood. Food and people are amazing. I definitely do not agree with majority of their laws but im proud of how advanced it has become 🇸🇦

[@iconic-z5906]

If they are laws of Allah then humans have no say in it and thats good because humans are not doing a good job governing each other i mean look at the world.

[@shodan2002]

It only Advanced on the surface it’s not advanced to me if there’s no freedom and censorship

[@GaveMeStyle7]

@@shodan2002 Give the people too much freedom and they have no reason to respect the royal family.

[@shodan2002]

@@GaveMeStyle7They cant take critizism ? of course not they disappear

[@lyndenice6401]

I thank God am in a country where women are given freedom to do what makes them happy

[@irenejoyce8456]

Dear Real Stories, Is Farah ok and safe? I’m really worried about her safety. Ladies in Saudi please feel free to move to Kenya, Africa where you will have your full freedom. You don’t need a lot of money. If you have $100k you’ll live a very good life and start a good business. But please leave that oppressive country 🙏🏾

[@Takeiteasy829]

Do not judge the country if you have never been to it or at least know someone who has been there. Plus, Saudi is far better than Kenya in terms of safety, stability and future, let alone we are not talking about Kenya corruption. Let buy into the propaganda, go to Saudi and see yourself. I would be happy to send references your way

[@vincentavangogh3636]

That man said he'd like the whole world to be muslim, and a shudder just shook my whole body. I'm an atheist, fast car driving, fine gun loving, middle-aged woman with a taste for well-aged single malt scotch and cured pork meats. I'd rather die than to live without the freedom and independence to be me. There is no place in that man's world for people like me.

[@naderzaal6209]

They show no mercy towards Palestine.

[@kyongwilson9777]

The thing is that most main media don’t shows to public.

[@zubeidaahmed5341]

As a muslim women , i pray Arab men stop mistreating their women in the name of Islam! No where in Our Religion says mistreat or belittle women infact Islam was the first to give women Rights...this documentary has failed to mention in VIDEO that thats culture not the tittle being re-edited!!!!! just islamphobic sad 😔

[@spidyman8853]

How do you know ??? Do you live in an Arab country ? Have you lived in an Arab country ? You have no idea sis. Stop believing Fake news

[@zubeidaahmed5341]

@@spidyman8853 i lived in qatar for 2 yrs ....So yeahhhh arab men control their women !!! I've seen it first hand mate ....plus they racist Wallah towards african ,indians ,Bangladesh ....i visited a masjid while in Qatar the Arab women didn't want to pray next to coz I'm dark ....main reason i left Alhamdulillah may Allah guide them

[@kiisteric]

the mobile mosque is the most funniest thing ever but also the smartest thing ever

[@iraja333]

Only problem with nations like these. Takes one leader change. All freedoms gone🤔

[@wallraven55]

5:05 Does that room have carpets on all the walls and ceilings?

[@nouraa1258]

This video is highly offensive. "This guy is taking a big risk by talking to people on the street" LMAO what????? What risk? I'm Saudi Arabian and there is no risk to talking to people wtf. Also, why is he asking a grown man where did he get the money to buy a bike? The bike was literally 5k$ which is a normal price for a motorcycle 🙁

[@AR-ml9pe]

Exactly I found this journalist weird .

[@kaydod3190]

There is a risk for doing EVERYTHING there

[@nouraa1258]

@@kaydod3190 No, there isn't. I grew up in Saudi Arabia. I can tell you haven't even stepped foot there.

[@kaydod3190]

@@nouraa1258 Your being biased. I wouldn’t want to step foot there

[@avrakehdabra5863]

@@AR-ml9pe he was giving off creep vibes especially when he was in the young lady's presence. I felt like he was flirting with her but in a weird way.

[@picklep9812]

The crown prince used the word “think” in his speech and not “it will”

[@christinalikoski4937]

I hope I'm able to visit this beautiful country one day and be able to feel with my feet and hands the soil of this historical land. Australia 💕 Christina

[@pericatrenkoski6988]

OK uplateno pobarajme da ti ja ispratam kartava i ne zaboravaj burkata da si ja zemes ahahahaha

[@simelanem]

3:40 in I have to ask, are you speaking Dutch or Afrikaans? My Afrikaans in not that good so I’m just picking up some words here and there.

[@zulphaesau4266]

He is speaking Dutch..some words sounds similar to afrikaans..# South Africa Muslim woman, here 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@robintaylor8450]

Omg that was a lovely tent he was sleeping in that's what he called it anyway it looked lovely and cosy

[@lialaldpy]

When the second part will be released?

[@Charcmode]

They are ruled by the Wahaabie doctrine not Islam. Islam is just a cover for what they really are.