Inside the Real Saudi Arabia: Why I Had to Leave
Basma Khalifa, a Saudi-born British fashion stylist, returns to Saudi Arabia, a country she left at a young age. Follow her journey as she navigates the challenges of living in a society with strict laws and social codes. Delve into her attempts to adapt to Saudi Arabian life, interact with government minders, and discovery of an underground party scene in Jeddah.Explore her spiritual journey to Mecca and her desire to experience driving in a country where women have recently gained the right to drive.
Basma Khalifa, a Saudi-born British fashion stylist, returns to Saudi Arabia, a country she left at a young age. Follow her journey as she navigates the challenges of living in a society with strict laws and social codes. Delve into her attempts to adapt to Saudi Arabian life, interact with government minders, and discovery of an underground party scene in Jeddah.Explore her spiritual journey to Mecca and her desire to experience driving in a country where women have recently gained the right to drive.
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