Saudi women

Saudi activist points out that in conservative families, women continue to be at the mercy of their male guardians

First batch of 32 female drivers completes graduation to drive one of the fastest trains in the world

The haircut –- known locally by English word "boy" –- has become strikingly visible on the streets of Saudi capital

At Petromin Express garage in Jeddah, new female recruits check oil and change tyres alongside their male counterparts

Sweeping social reforms have transformed life for many Saudis, but rising costs are increasingly problematic

Merryhan Al-Baz, 30, is now set to explore new horizons in the world of motors and engines

Move first in country’s history and in line with its Vision 2030

36-year-old teaches shooting at Top Gun firing range in Riyadh with more and more women joining her classes

Move comes under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 initiative

The Mutawafah will accompany old women among pilgrims and guide them to different places inside Grand Mosque

Present generation is living in a golden age in the kingdom where gender will no longer be an obstacle

World Bank report places Saudi Arabia first in gender equality in GCC bloc and second in the Arab region

Move is the latest in a series of measures aimed at increasing the rights of women in the kingdom

Al-Qana’a takes reference for her artwork from books which help her in knowing about the real person’s life and looks

Reform also covers civil rights such as allowing women to register childbirth, marriage or divorce

Ultraconservative Saudi Arabia is striving to craft a new image but number of policies remain unchanged

Three-day competition held in Jeddah received participants from Middle East as well from the international arena

Despite the lifting of the ban, Saudi Arabia remains one of the most restrictive countries for women

Official says women 18 years of age and older will be allowed to apply for a driver's licence

Saudi Arabia observing massive changes as part of an ambitious drive headed by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman

Technical safety and civil defence courses will now be offered to both men and women in colleges

To be eligible for a soldier rank role, candidates must meet 12 conditions

Under current guardianship system, women must get permission from a male "guardian" - husband, father, brother

Council of Senior Scholars member Sheikh Abdullah al-Mutlaq issued statement during his his TV programme

Exhibition focused on fuel-efficient cars and provided a team of saleswomen to help their new customer base

Officials say Saudi women will be able to drive trucks and motorcycles

Saudi Arabia in recent months has organised concerts, a Comic-Con pop culture festival for the first time

Some users, however, have raised questions over the surfer’s gender

Creation of the world's first cyborg citizen is the latest surprise announcement from the Muslim kingdom

The decision was announced after several parents complained about their daughters being searched

Speculation swirls that women may be allowed to drive in limited hours of the day

Image causes uproar on social media

While the changes are welcomed by many, experts cautioned that optimism should be tempered

Uber and Careem say they will create up to 200,000 jobs for Saudi men in the next two years