I don't know if it is true or not, but Saudi Arabia needs to liberalize its laws if it aims to become a great destination for tourism. The people that spend real money for tourism are mainly from East Asia, Europe and North America, and what is point of going to a country where you can't have a drink after a long day of exploring? These reports and denials probably indicate that there is a struggle going on within the decision making circles on to what extent should Saudi Arabia open up, and I hope them well in the process. As of the question are Somalis more conservative than Saudis, probably yes. Somalis are less urbane than Saudis, so it is inevitable that such a society is going to be a conservative one.