Saudi women
Saudi Arabia denies granting Egyptian actress a replica of the ‘Seal of Mohamed’
Cinema/TV
April 8, 2019
Saudi Arabia denies granting Egyptian actress a replica of the ‘Seal of Mohamed’
Saudi Arabia has responded to outrage over the honoring of Egyptian actress Somaya al-Khashab by the Saudi Arabia Producers and…
Saudi women’s rights activists stand trial in criminal court
Middle East
March 13, 2019
Saudi women’s rights activists stand trial in criminal court
RIYADH (Reuters) – Several Saudi Arabian women rights activists stood trial on Wednesday for the first time since a group…
‘Abused’ Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong risk deportation
Middle East
February 23, 2019
‘Abused’ Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong risk deportation
Two Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong say chronic physical abuse by male family members prompted them to flee the…
Saudi women bowling team to make first international appearance in Egypt
Egypt
February 16, 2019
Saudi women bowling team to make first international appearance in Egypt
The Saudi Arabian women’s bowling team will compete in the 9th Arab Men and Women Bowling Championship, which will be…
Two drowned Saudi sisters committed suicide: US medical examiner
Middle East
January 23, 2019
Two drowned Saudi sisters committed suicide: US medical examiner
Two Saudi sisters whose bodies were found taped together on the banks of a New York river committed suicide,…
Thailand says Saudi woman in asylum case to be sent back
Middle East
January 7, 2019
Thailand says Saudi woman in asylum case to be sent back
A Saudi woman being held at Bangkok airport is to be sent back, Thai authorities said Monday, after she…
Women 2018 achievements in Arab world
Egypt
January 4, 2019
Women 2018 achievements in Arab world
The year 2018 was full of achievements for women, domestically and internationally, with many drawing the focus of public opinion.…
In unprecedented move, Saudi Women can now attend flight school
Middle East
July 19, 2018
In unprecedented move, Saudi Women can now attend flight school
After few weeks of Saudi women celebrations for taking the wheel since decades, Oxford Aviation Academy (OVA) a flight…
Saudi Aramco appoints first woman to the board
Middle East
April 29, 2018
Saudi Aramco appoints first woman to the board
Saudi Aramco, the world’s top oil company which is preparing to go public, said on Sunday it has appointed new…
Saudi Arabia: Prince says women should decide whether to wear robes, face veils
Middle East
March 20, 2018
Saudi Arabia: Prince says women should decide whether to wear robes, face veils
Saudi Arabia’s religiously conservative rules constraining the actions and attire of women are showing signs of possibly relaxing. In an…