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![]() Bikya Masr | Saudi Arabian women accelerate anti-driving ban campaign The Australian WOMEN in Saudi Arabia are stepping up their campaign for equality with a legal challenge to the ban on female drivers. After a string of protests last year in which women took to the roads, a group of activists and lawyers are preparing to take their ... Saudi woman files suit over right to drive Saudi Arabian activist Manal al-Sherif tells women to demand the right to drive Saudi Arabia woman sues government for driver's license |
![]() RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty | Saudi Arabia Blocks Website Of Iran's Supreme Leader RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Iranian news websites report that Saudi Arabia has blocked the official website of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which is available in a dozen languages, including Arabic. "Shafaf" says Khamenei's website was blocked by Saudi officials ... Just a bluff? Fears grow of Israeli attack on Iran Fears Israel may attack Iran nukes Iran says ban on oil exports won't halt nuclear work |
Saudi Arabia: Toilets For Ladies, Please – OpEd Eurasia Review Diane Black got an up-close look at gender segregation in Saudi Arabia. The Congresswoman came to Riyadh on an official visit with eight other House members, including three other women. When the lady lawmakers asked to use the bathroom after a lengthy ... |
![]() The Chosun Ilbo | S. Korea draws Saudi Arabia in Olympic football qualifier Yonhap News DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea eked out a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the continental Olympic football qualifier here on Sunday, a last-minute gasp preventing a stunning upset. In the countries' Group A match at Prince ... Korea Draws Saudi Arabia in Olympic Football Qualifier Saudi Arabi 1-1 Korea Republic |
Carlyle to focus on Turkey and Saudi Arabia Financial Times The leadership change emphasises Carlyle's focus on Turkey and Saudi Arabia, the two countries where it has struck all its deals since setting up a regional $500m fund in 2009. Turkey in particular is attracting foreign investment capital while many ... |
'Late King Abdul Aziz a source of inspiration' Arab News By KHALID TAWALBEH | ARAB NEWS RIYADH: Prince Salman, minister of defense, said in Riyadh Saturday night that the late King Abdul Aziz, a great visionary leader of Saudi Arabia, has been a source of inspiration for citizens and rulers of this country. |
![]() AME Info | Childhood obesity on the rise Arab News BADR ALSHIBANI Obesity is on the rise in Saudi Arabia and it is pretty alarming for a country where strict dietary norms have been observed for several centuries. In the year 2007, Saudi Arabia ranked 29th on the Forbes' list of the fattest countries ... 'FindMe in Saudi' hits international markets |
Saudi Arabia hailed for oil price stability Adelaide Now From: AP THE head of the International Monetary Fund has hailed Saudi Arabia's role in supporting the world economy, following meetings with the country's king and top finance officials. IMF managing director Christine Lagarde noted Saudi Arabia's role ... Saudi Arabia Cement Makers to Work at Capacity, Eqtisadiah Says EU debt crisis at centre of Saudi-IMF talks |
![]() RT | War of nerves: Iran's warships arrive in Saudi Arabia RT Its ties with Saudi Arabia are also in poor health, and have gone downhill fast since America accused Tehran of masterminding a plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington. As if that weren't enough, relations between Tehran and Riyadh ... Iranian warships make second port call in Saudi Arabia Iran denies planning attacks on US Iranian warships dock at Saudi port |
Asian handball: Home team Saudi Arabia qualifies for World Championship; Korea ... Team Handball News The key match-up on the final day was clearly the bronze medal game between Saudi Arabia and Japan. Much to the delight of the large crowd of fanatic supporters, the Saudis managed to win by the score of 24-20 and secured the qualification for Spain ... Iran fifth in Asian Handball Championship Qatar finish second in Asia |