We Went To Saudi Arabia. - Summary

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Two Swedish travelers visit Saudi Arabia for the first time and share their impressions and experiences. They introduce themselves, explain why they decided to go, and what they expect to see. They document their arrival, their interactions with locals, their visit to a university, and their exploration of the edge of the world. They express their surprise and fascination with the culture, the nature, and the contrasts of the country. They end by teasing their next video and inviting viewers to follow their journey.

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- The text is a transcript of a video by Oscar and Dan, two Swedish travelers who visited Saudi Arabia in 2022.
- Saudi Arabia opened up to tourism in 2018 and has a goal of reaching 100 million tourists per year by 2030.
- Oscar and Dan flew with Fly Nas, a low-cost airline based in Saudi Arabia, from Dubai to Riyadh.
- They had to sign a pledge to abide by the laws and rules of Saudi Arabia and respect the customs and Islamic traditions of its people before applying for an e-visa.
- They stayed at a hotel with a view of the Riyadh skyline and the Kingdom Centre, a skyscraper with a distinctive hole at the top.
- They walked around the city and noticed the contrast between the old and new buildings, the presence of women in public and professional roles, and the separate entries for singles and families at some restaurants.
- They visited Alfaisal University, a co-ed institution where most teaching is in English, and met with Faisal, a local viewer who offered to show them around.
- They went to the Edge of the World, a natural site with a 900-meter cliff overlooking a dried-out seabed, with a tour group of four other travelers from Singapore, Canada and the US.
- They also visited Kaft, a new development with an AMC movie theater that was the first one in Saudi Arabia, and Boulevard, a Santa Monica-inspired area with shops and cafes.