weasel decentral

I am currently in India but I have also worked in Saudi previously. I was attempting to be funny

weasel decentral

That's xenophobic rather than racist

At least know why you are offended.

IKnowNothing

But hey, to hell with Saudi, Dubai is number 2 in the world for safe driving cities!

GN

Gawd help us when all the Saudi women come over here.

Miss Ann Thrope

On the whole (to use a slightly unfortunate expression ), I agree. Like most khaleejis (except probably Omanis), Saudis can be very off-putting in a formal setting (like officials, immigration etc) but once you get to know them personally they are often funny and generous, if prone to weird views on some subjects.

In general they can be much more down to earth than many Emaratis, Qataris or Kuwaitis as they are less likely to be well-off or well-connected.

IKnowNothing

Well you would say that wouldn't you (to coin a phrase).

DXBtoDOH

Her username is BusyLizzy and that tells you all you need to know

Miss Ann Thrope

Doesn't mean it isn't true as you well know....

scrubbedexpat142

Not very good is it, try this one!

& yes, it is in KSA and the car was driven by a Saudi female.

scrubbedexpat141

Could probably say that about every single nationality....

mission

still stand by what i say....saudi's in general are scum.

Millhouse

I don't think it is a representation of a saudi woman driving at all: it is a picture of a saudi woman driving. I put it up in celebration of this fact, if you found it funny or in some way offensive or taking the piss that is your own doing. I cannot control your thoughts.

Irishbeekeeper

Jeez louise everyone!
Chill pill anyone?
btw I look forward to more Saudi desperate housewives in Dubai Malls...should be fun!

As someone who has been to Saudi and has actually driven there, it is a MAD place to drive even at the best of times. Just like in men, there are good and bad drivers, as there are good and bad drivers in women is what I think. And just like all things that start out brand new, it takes some time to work out the kinks etc.

nonthaburi

Each to their own, no big deal.

nonthaburi

Agree, it will take a few years for:

1) women to get used to, or learning to drive in Saudi.

2) men to get used to women being on the road driving.

3) men to get used to the idea that their wife, daughter, sister etc has the option to, or wants to, and is able to drive.

But hopefully in five years say, people will look back and ask themselves what all the fuss was about, as the sky didn't fall down.

Miss Ann Thrope

I think it's particularly true here. In casual and formal interactions in public, locals can come off as very off-hand and arrogant-seeming, moreso than most places. We all comment on it all the time. The contrast with their behaviour when they know you is (usually) dramatic.