Unlike most here I'll bet; I actually lived in Saudi Arabia for years. I found it to be actually quite nice. Yes they have problems... women's rights, Political issues, they drive like maniacs (so do Canadians at times) but you have to realise it's a country in flux. The management, for lack of a better term, is trying to literally drag a backwards Bedouin culture into the 21 Century. It takes time and a lot of pain. They are trying. They're not nearly as awful as the Media makes them out to be. 

My wife and I traveled all over the Kingdom without issue. People were open and willing to assist as needed. We spent time in Bedouin tents as guests of Saudis. We always received respect and politeness. 

While many in the West are against Capital Punishment The Saudi system proves otherwise. Deliveries can be left on the sidewalk and no one will steal them. A wallet lost will be returned intact. The penalties are harsh but they work. 

Out of characters, I need to stop, but I can add more.