Seven things that will get you arrested in Saudi Arabia

Dabbing, making wine and celebrating your birthday are just some of the obscure crimes in the conservative country

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Women wearing the traditional abaya gown and hijab headscarf

A woman in Saudi Arabia has been arrested after running onto a stage and hugging a male singer mid-performance.

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