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Not just four-wheelers, Saudi women want to hit the road on two-wheels
As the clock struck 12 midnight, the decades-old ban on women driving was lifted in Saudi Arabia. What was unimaginable a few years ago has now become a reality. Several women with foreign licenses have already obtained Saudi driving licenses and
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Saudi Arabia lifts ban on women driving
Women throughout Saudi Arabia waited for the stroke of midnight, turned the keys in the ignition, fired up their engines — and hit the road to a bright new future. It was the moment they had waited for since King Salman issued the royal
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Excitement as Saudi women hit the road
Saudi women were excited as they hit the road at the stroke of midnight hour on Sunday. “This is our time,” said Huda Abdulrahman, a Saudi woman.
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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
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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
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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
Read MoreSaudi 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 women to drive from June 24, ending the world’s only ban on female motorists, a historic reform
Read MoreSaudi 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 line with Vision 2030, prominent businesswomen said on Friday. Hind Khalid Al-Zahid was the first
Read MoreSpecial 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 private insurance companies, according to a senior Health Ministry official. Dr.
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
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