Footballer Ashleigh Plumptre: 'I deeply hurt people by moving to Saudi Arabia'

Living in a compound in Saudi Arabia offers a lifestyle like Western suburbs, with gyms, pools, and amenities. Expats, like Plumptre, find safety and happiness in Jeddah, feeling more secure than in the UK. Although some unequal practices persist in Saudi culture, reforms such as women driving and obtaining passports have been implemented, impacting the lives of women who still face restrictions. Women in Saudi Arabia experience differing levels of fear compared to the UK due to cultural norms and expectations regarding male behavior.