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Roadblocks still in place for Saudi women after five years of driving
Saudi activist points out that in conservative families, women continue to be at the mercy of their male guardians
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WATCH: Saudi women qualify to become train drivers in a first
First batch of 32 female drivers completes graduation to drive one of the fastest trains in the world
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Short hair, don't care: Saudi working women embrace cropped locks
The haircut –- known locally by English word "boy" –- has become strikingly visible on the streets of Saudi capital
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Saudi women move from behind wheel to under the hood
At Petromin Express garage in Jeddah, new female recruits check oil and change tyres alongside their male counterparts
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Saudi women drive for extra cash as costs climb
Sweeping social reforms have transformed life for many Saudis, but rising costs are increasingly problematic
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Saudi Arabia appoints world's first female crane driver
Merryhan Al-Baz, 30, is now set to explore new horizons in the world of motors and engines
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Saudi Arabia to launch 1st Women's Football League
Move first in country’s history and in line with its Vision 2030
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Saudi weapons trainer breaks mould in male-dominated field
36-year-old teaches shooting at Top Gun firing range in Riyadh with more and more women joining her classes
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Saudi women allowed to live alone without male guardian's permission
Move comes under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 initiative
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Saudi Arabia appoints 50 women to serve Umrah pilgrims
The Mutawafah will accompany old women among pilgrims and guide them to different places inside Grand Mosque
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Women in Saudi Arabia practise new freedoms with gusto
Present generation is living in a golden age in the kingdom where gender will no longer be an obstacle
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‘Saudi Arabia on the road to gender equality’
World Bank report places Saudi Arabia first in gender equality in GCC bloc and second in the Arab region
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In a first, Saudi Arabia allows women to join armed forces
Move is the latest in a series of measures aimed at increasing the rights of women in the kingdom
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Saudi makeup artist restores life in historical characters
Al-Qana’a takes reference for her artwork from books which help her in knowing about the real person’s life and looks
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Saudi wins praise as guardianship rules eased
Reform also covers civil rights such as allowing women to register childbirth, marriage or divorce
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Restrictions and reforms: Saudi Arabia's treatment of women
Ultraconservative Saudi Arabia is striving to craft a new image but number of policies remain unchanged
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Saudi women win hearts at international horse-riding competition
Three-day competition held in Jeddah received participants from Middle East as well from the international arena
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The road to Saudi women driving - 30 years of activism
Despite the lifting of the ban, Saudi Arabia remains one of the most restrictive countries for women
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Women to start driving in Saudi Arabia from June 24
Official says women 18 years of age and older will be allowed to apply for a driver's licence
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Saudi women take up jobs in Makkah hotels
Saudi Arabia observing massive changes as part of an ambitious drive headed by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman
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In a first, Saudi women allowed to join civil defence
Technical safety and civil defence courses will now be offered to both men and women in colleges
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Saudi Arabia now opens doors of military jobs to women
To be eligible for a soldier rank role, candidates must meet 12 conditions
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Saudi women to start own businesses without male permission
Under current guardianship system, women must get permission from a male "guardian" - husband, father, brother
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Abayas not necessary attire for Saudi women
Council of Senior Scholars member Sheikh Abdullah al-Mutlaq issued statement during his his TV programme
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Saudi women-only motorshow opens in Jeddah
Exhibition focused on fuel-efficient cars and provided a team of saleswomen to help their new customer base
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After cars, Saudi Arabia lets women drive motorcycles
Officials say Saudi women will be able to drive trucks and motorcycles
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Lebanese singer dazzles Riyadh in first women-only concert
Saudi Arabia in recent months has organised concerts, a Comic-Con pop culture festival for the first time
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Saudi woman attempts ‘street surfing’ in Jeddah floodwater
Some users, however, have raised questions over the surfer’s gender
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Saudi women riled by robot with no hjiab and more rights than them
Creation of the world's first cyborg citizen is the latest surprise announcement from the Muslim kingdom
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Saudi female students allowed to carry mobile phones on campuses
The decision was announced after several parents complained about their daughters being searched
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Women in Saudi Arabia to be allowed to drive from age 18
Speculation swirls that women may be allowed to drive in limited hours of the day
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Saudi ad censors woman, replaces her with inflatable ball
Image causes uproar on social media
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Saudi women join forces to champion the changing role of women
While the changes are welcomed by many, experts cautioned that optimism should be tempered
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Saudi embrace of ride-hailing apps drives economic, social change
Uber and Careem say they will create up to 200,000 jobs for Saudi men in the next two years