Yom Kippur War
In 1973, when Egypt and Syria went to war with Israel, Saudi Arabia aided the Arab forces by sending 3,000 fighters to Syria. Additionally they sent armored cars to the war front, but most were destroyed by the Israeli Army and captured.
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Care For Citizens
When it comes to healthcare in Saudi Arabia, all citizens get free coverage. The same ideal runs true with public schooling, which is free. However the literacy rate is still 70%.