This year is the 20th year since i swore my oath to the Queen. News of her death brought back all the memories of service abroad. Sounds silly but when i heard i played 'God save the Queen' and stood to attention as a last tribute.
Its opening up very quickly (by Saudi standards) the viels are coming off, women are working and becoming empowered. Travelling alone out of state, flirting openly. One downside is they are learning to drive! Saudi drivers are fucking crazy... Saudi women drivers are insane π
Saudis πΈπ¦ are spreading the rumour they may join BRICS, I figure this is just a ruse to mess with Biden Admin ahead of the visit. I know how they think. π€
Remember the container explosion last year. The blast was heard 30 miles away. Im sure there is more to that story but the news is suppressed here so as not to damage the tourist image. But there is definitely fuckery afoot.
The Houthies killed 2 Indians and 1 paki with their drone strike the other night. The missile was intercepted though and that was aimed at down town Abu Dhabi.