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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 women to drive from June 24, ending the world’s only ban on female motorists, a historic reform
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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 line with Vision 2030, prominent businesswomen said on Friday. Hind Khalid Al-Zahid was the first
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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
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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
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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
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
Read MoreSaudia 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
Read MoreSaudi 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
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