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Three million Saudi women ‘on the roads by 2020’
Several Shoura members, diplomats and rights activists have hailed the landmark decision of the Saudi leadership allowing women to drive, which will cut reliance on foreign workers and boost job growth in the Kingdom. “It
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Women’s driving set to transform Saudi job market
The employment landscape in Saudi Arabia will be transformed by the historic start to women’s driving, according to the latest research by online recruitment firm GulfTalent. Based on the survey findings, an overwhelming 82% of
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Special parking facilities for women
Many neighborhoods have created special parking sections for women and families. To celebrate the awaited day, shopping centers in Riyadh announced that they will give free parking for women. Auto companies have seized the moment
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Top 5 Best Online Taxi Services in Saudi Arabia
Roaming around in Saudi Arabia can be a bit of a hassle for people who don’t own cars and especially for women who have not been issued with
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End of women driving ban caps dramatic year of achievements since Saudi crown prince’s appointment
A crackdown on corruption, guarantees of women’s rights, an overhaul of the entertainment sector and a shake-up of the economy — in
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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
Read MoreSaudi 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
Read MoreExcitement 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.
Read MoreRoad 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
Read MoreThePlace: 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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