You might be underestimating the happiness factor of the SA middle class.
A few years ago two SA college professors hired me to remotely tutor their daughter in computer science. She seemed very content with the status quo and her prospects for a happy life. I have to admit to some surprise about her attitudes, and I realize this is only one data point.
The Saudi regime now offers fully paid foreign school and a comfortable living allowance, thousands of them are in my city going to university. They are all total hedonists here but told me they want to go back home after and enjoy their privileged status there. None of them want to stay overseas that I've met.
A few years ago two SA college professors hired me to remotely tutor their daughter in computer science. She seemed very content with the status quo and her prospects for a happy life. I have to admit to some surprise about her attitudes, and I realize this is only one data point.