Riyadh Warning or Danger Tips by kazak

We all like to take photos, now don't we! But be careful when in Riyadh.

Be very discrete and try not to draw attention to yourself, and please, please, don't take photos of military personnel or buildings, mosques, police, women, ministry buildings or any other law enforcement or government building. If you're desperate for that photo, be very discrete and do it at your own risk. You have been warned!

Also, respect peoples privacy. This is more so in Riyadh than other countries.

Remember, if someone takes offence, you could find youself in a spot of bother. There are many stories around of people ending up in jail for taking a photos of the wrong thing. Although these stories tend to be a little old, so I'm not sure what the current situation is. Still, better to be safe than sorry!

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If you asked me 12 months ago I'd say you should give it a go, it's not as bad as the media make out. Well, things have changed for the worst now as everyone must know.

Would I advise people to come here anymore? No way, it's just not safe here but more importantly, it's very stressful being here now. I hope things will change but I doubt they'll change in a hurry. This is a great shame for all the wonderful Saudi's living here, let-alone foreigners here who now call Saudi Arabia home.

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