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Road safety event for female drivers launched in Saudi Arabia
A three-day recreational and educational event for women about driving cars was launched on Thursday by the director of the Riyadh Traffic Department, Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Al-Kharsan, and Saudi Telecom Co. (STC) CEO Nasser Sulaiman
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ThePlace: The King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra)
The King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture — was inaugurated by King Salman on Dec. 1, 2017. The arts center, developed by Saudi Aramco, is located in Dhahran. The iconic building was designed by the Norwegian architectural firm
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Saudi: Women can legally drive from tomorrow
And Mr Gasnier says that the “very difficult” conditions that blighted Saudi Arabia in 2017 have continued into this year. After more than 60 years spent stuck in the passenger seat, 15.1 million women can finally take control of the
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Saudi women attend a go-cart test drive during a driving workshop for women
Saudi women attend a go-cart test drive during a driving workshop for women in the Saudi capital Riyadh on June 21, 2018. Saudi Arabia will allow
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Saudi businesswomen eye greater role in the economy with end to driving ban
The end of the driving ban will boost women’s financial power and allow them to play a bigger role in economic and social diversification in
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Special health insurance for citizens within 5 years
The Saudi government will introduce a special medical insurance coverage for citizens in place of existing health insurance schemes offered by
Read MoreSaudi Arabia witnesses unprecedented achievements one year after MBS became crown prince
June 21 marked one year of Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince of Saudi Arabia.Since assuming the role, the crown prince, fondly known as MBS, has been working for the socioeconomic transformation of the Kingdom. He is the architect of
Read MoreKSA gives $31 billion aid to 78 countries, Yemen tops list
Since the foundation of Saudi Arabia, its wealth has not been limited to its citizens but has been spread throughout most of the world. It has provided humanitarian aid, charitable grants and soft loans to countries regardless of color
Read More13,000 women register at Dammam driving school
A total of 67 women have so far received their driving licenses from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Driving School in Dammam while the number of women registered for training at the school has reached 13,000. The process of
Read MoreWait for 2 more days or pay SR900 fine
Women found driving before June 24 will be fined SR500 to SR900, according to traffic department sources. Such women will also be penalized under Article 77 of the traffic law which stipulates a maximum fine of SR900 for a vehicle owner
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