Saudi Arabia

Saudi Princess Reema: "Women driving is not the end all, be all of women’s rights"

Princess Reema of Saudi Arabia has recently spoken out about the new law allowing women to drive in the strictly conservative Muslim country and its relation to women’s rights. A top official in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia said that the Princess is working hard to “address deeper issues on the path to women’s rights after allowing them to drive and attend soccer matches,&#8221…
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Saudi Prince Miteb Bin Abdullah freed on $1 billion settlement

Miteb bin Abdullah, a senior Saudi Prince, has been released after agreeing to pay over $1 billion. He was part of over 200 princes, businessmen, and government ministers who have been detained in an alleged corruption investigation. Some view the investigation as a vehicle to strengthen the power of Crown Prine Mohammed Bin Salman. An official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Miteb was…
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Saudi Arabian prince killed in helicopter crash

On Sunday, the helicopter carrying a Saudi Arabian prince crashed killing him and seven others. Prince Mansour bin Muqrin was a son of former Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz who served as Crown Prince for four months in 2015 until he was forced out by his brother, King…
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While allowing women to drive in Saudi Arabia is a step forward, there is still a long way to go

Brittani Barger explains why allowing women to drive in Saudi Arabia is a welcome step, but argues that there is still a long way to go for women’s rights in the region. The news that King Salman of Saudi Arabia issued a decree allowing women to be given driving licences was applauded by many as a significant step forward for women’s rights in the conservative Middle Eastern…
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Deposed Saudi Crown Prince confined to Palace

The deposed Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Muhammed bin Nayef, has reportedly been confined to his Palace in the city of Jeddah, as his successor consolidates his newfound power. Muhammed bin Nayef was replaced as Crown Prince by Mohammed bin Salman, the 31-year-old son of King Salman of Saudi Arabia, by his third wife, Fahda bint Falah bin Sultan bin Hathleen. Muhammed bin Nayef was the nephew of…
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