[Alter Kaker]

Because great goal is to usurp Saudi family. Saudi family is dependent not just on West but on people from around Muslim world. If foreign Arabs living in Arabia to leave, with their money, jobs, and skills, economy will be destroyed. Already this has largely happened - fewer and fewer foreigners visit now Saudi. Goal is to make revolution first, then perhaps to help fellow Muslims later.

[bonesmccoy]

reinforcing your opinion:
By targeting foreigners’ housing compounds, the attackers target the backbone of the Saudi economy. Saudi Arabia is home to 6 million expatriate workers, including about 35,000 Americans and 30,000 Britons. The kingdom relies on foreigners in its oil industry, security forces and health sector.

[okie01]

"Goal is to make revolution first, then perhaps to help fellow Muslims later."

Good insight.

But, have they bitten off more than they can chew?

[az wildkitten]

The economy is supported not only with oil, but also drug money laundering. The Royals have almost limitless resources.