Yes, but only on the Aramco area. Outside , for us contractors it was different.

I would not expect a female to harassed in London, although it does happen, it is not the norm. In Saudi they were constantly harassed by the Mutawa for petty things like showing a bare arm.

When Thatcher had her son broker the Al Yamamah arms deal the British were as high as the Americans, and so were many Germans. Usually because of the "buyers commissions" paid to members of the Royal Family or another of the 7 senior families.