Saudi Arabia: Facts And Photos You Probably Want To See

Published on 03/25/2018
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No Smoking

One of the trademarks of the region of Arabia is its water pipes, also known as shishas and hookahs. But not all kinds of smoking are accepted in Saudi Arabia. In 2012 the government took on extra methods to prevent citizens from smoking by banning smoking in government institutions and many public areas. The population blows around $8 million a day on cigs.

No Smoking

No Smoking

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Shooting Squads

Even though the Saudi government has used the method of beheading criminals for many years, they’ve moved their preference to that of shooting squads. The main reason for this shift has nothing to do with humanity, and everything to do with not being able to find swordsmen who are skilled enough to perform the task.

Shooting Squads

Shooting Squads

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