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The laws on what women can – and can't – do in Saudi Arabia
Touted as a "progressive" change, it actually codifies many traditional Islamic ... the restrictions placed on Saudi Arabian women, and those who strayed from this dress code were subject to ...
The abaya: the women's outfit that's become a must-have fashion item for Ramadan
In recent years, women in Arab markets during Ramadan have been increasingly wearing the abaya, a traditional, loose-fitting ...
Saudi Arabia's first humanoid robot knows not to talk about sex or politics, its creator says
Saudi Arabia's first humanoid robot, Sara, has been designed by Riyadh-based QSS to avoid discussing sex or politics, the ...
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What it’s like to travel as a woman in Saudi Arabia
Today, women traveling to Saudi Arabia do not need a male companion, and are not required to dress any more restrictively than what would be deemed “modest.” Living in nearby Qatar for the last three ...