Captain Sand Dune
Mutt will no doubt reply in due course but what I think he means is that Jeddah has always enjoyed a more relaxed approach to life, including the presence of infidels. Riyadh on the other hand has always had a bit more of a sinister undercurrent, compounds much more secure, drinking dens that much more secret etc etc. For the laidback locals in Jeddah to be activated enough to even apply digit to telephone is a worrying step in the wrong direction.
CJ