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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 women to drive from June 24, ending the world’s only ban on female motorists, a historic reform

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 line with Vision 2030, prominent businesswomen said on Friday. Hind Khalid Al-Zahid was the first

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 private insurance companies, according to a senior Health Ministry official. Dr.

Saudi 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

KSA 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

13,000 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

Wait 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

Saudia operates record 688 flights in 24 hours

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has set a record by operating 688 fights in 24 hours with a schedule accuracy of about 86 percent, the national carrier announced. The company said the record was attained after it launched the biggest

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman hopes for Afghan truce to be extended

Saudi Arabia's King Salman expressed his hope that Afghanistan extends the truce that was announced at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. King Salman added in a statement, published by the Saudi Press Agency, that he followed

Countdown begins to Saudi women driving

In just three days’ time, Saudi women will be able to take to the wheel and drive. Many have been telling Arab News how simple it was to obtain a license, how much they are looking forward to driving — and what this transformation in