Saudis have a meal at a branch of the US restaurant 'Buffalo Wild Wings' in Riyadh on May 1, 2025. Saudi Arabia, often known for its religious austerity, is home to Islam's holiest sites, and welcomes millions of Muslim pilgrims ever year. But despite its image as a cloistered and traditional society, life in Saudi is awash in Western corporate influence, especially from US companies. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine/AFP)