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Why They Make Fun of Us? 2 Jan 2013 | 06:08 pm
Arab News reports: Saudi women expressed outrage at Chelsea Handler, the American host of the TV show “Chelsea Lately,” when she swore at Saudi men for being able to receive notification by SMS of the...
On Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter 3 Dec 2012 | 02:29 am
When I used to live in Riyadh, the Diplomatic Quarter was one of my favorite areas in the city. Clean, organized and quiet, it felt like a secret oasis within the city. In a way, it was. Since the ear...
Rooster’s Egg 19 Nov 2012 | 03:03 am
The book Girls of Riyadh is one of the few true Saudi bestsellers. The controversial novel by Raja al-Sanea first came out in 2005 and became a sensation right away. The instant popularity and the con...
When Foreign Officials Visit Saudi Private Girls Colleges 13 Nov 2012 | 07:32 am
During his visit to Saudi Arabia last week, British PM David Cameron made a stop at Dar Al-Hekma College (DAH) in Jeddah. The private girls college held a roundtable with students and alumnae to welco...
Riyadh Bureau 16 Oct 2012 | 01:37 am
I know it’s been very quiet around here. Apologies for the hiatus, but I’ve been working on something you might like: Riyadh Bureau, a new independent news website on Saudi Arabia. Saudi Jeans will al...
Photo Essay: First Saudi Female Athletes at the Olympics 13 Aug 2012 | 05:28 am
After long negotiations with the International Olympic Committee and pressure from human rights groups, Saudi Arabia announced in the eleventh hour that they will be sending female athletes to the Oly...
End of Drama: Saudi to Send Women to Olympics 13 Jul 2012 | 06:25 am
After much back and forth, Saudi Arabia will finally send two female athletes to the Olympics for the first time. A runner and judoka will be representing the Kingdom in the London 2012 Games, the Int...
An Old Letter from the New Minister 29 Jun 2012 | 06:10 am
When law professor Mohammad al-Abdulkarim raised some uncomfortable questions about succession in Saudi Arabia in December 2010, he was promptly detained. The message was clear. This matter, the arres...
Covering Up 26 Jun 2012 | 01:39 pm
Norah al-Faiz is supposed to be a symbol of progress in Saudi Arabia. She was appointed deputy minister of education by King Abdullah in February 2009, making her the kingdom’s highest-ranking female ...
Saudi Govt Accused of Using Judiciary to Silence Activists 20 Jun 2012 | 01:58 am
Three prominent Saudi human rights activists are facing serious charges in a series of court cases that took place over the last few weeks. The latest of these cases was brought against Mohammad Fahad...
