Second World War
During the Second World War, Saudi Arabia did not want to get involved in all of the fighting. Abd al Aziz, the third king, had a considerably close relationship with Axis powers. However, towards the end the war, he shifted his alliance to the Allies.

Second World War
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Speaking Up
If you want to open hell’s gates, just try insulting Islam when you are in Saudi Arabia. Saudi writer Raif Badawi knows this all too well. He received a prison sentence of 10 years and 1,000 lashes back in 2014 because he insulted Islam.

Speaking Up