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Saudi Arabia, which has some of the world's tightest restrictions on women, requires them to wear the garment by law. (Photo: File)

Saudi women need not wear abaya robes: senior cleric

The government has not said whether it will change the law.

11 Feb 2018 3:48 PM

Many believed it has stemmed from the injustice endured for the duration of the marriage (Photo: Pixabay)

More women are throwing parties to celebrate their divorce in Saudi Arabia

In the past, divorced women were marginalized, assumed to be barren or unfit for remarriage if divorced.

30 Jan 2018 3:57 PM

A senior Saudi official said Prince Alwaleed was freed after he reached a financial settlement with the attorney general. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi prince Alwaleed bin Talal released after reaching financial settlement

Prince Alwaleed, who is in his early 60s, had described his confinement as a 'misunderstanding'.

28 Jan 2018 9:48 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Alleged use of Botox disqualifies camels from beauty contest in Saudia Arabia

The annual King Abdulaziz Camel Festival has been tarnished by the violations.

25 Jan 2018 3:28 PM

No declines in alcohol purchases were evident in low income households. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sugar tax on soft drinks may up alcohol consumption: study

Increasing the price of sugar sweetened beverages has the potential to both increase and decrease the purchase of alcohol.

24 Jan 2018 4:15 PM

Fayaz and Siyad, both natives of North Paravur near Kochi, were arrested on Wednesday following investigations based on a complaint by the 25-year-old woman, who was rescued from Saudi Arabia and brought home last year by her family. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

2 held over bid to sell off Kerala woman to IS after ‘forced conversion’

The two are friends of Muhammad Riyaz from Thalassery in Kannur district, the prime accused in the case.

11 Jan 2018 6:39 PM

File image of women celebrating the triple talaq verdict.

Most muslims in favour of triple talaq ban: Naqvi

The government is very keen on the bill and will revisit the matter in the budget session starting January 29.

09 Jan 2018 5:39 AM

Heading for elections, via Saudi route

It was a surprise comeback since many among us had strived to import a permanent stamp on Mian Sahib’s flight from Pakistan.

06 Jan 2018 12:13 AM

Saudi role in Pak growing

Indeed, the Sharif family owed much to the Saudis for getting them out from Gen Musharraf’s prison and hosting them during their exile.

05 Jan 2018 12:06 AM

AI robot that once said 'I will destroy humans' granted Saudi citizenship

Sophia told the audience, "I am very honoured and proud of this unique distinction."

11 Nov 2017 2:12 PM

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Photo: AP)

11 princes, 4 ministers, top tycoon arrested in sweeping Saudi purge

The government official gave AFP a list of 14 of the most high-profile names including Prince Al-Waleed, ranked among the richest men in the world.

06 Nov 2017 6:37 AM

Saudis now crave revival of night out at the movies

The film depicts the dream of a 10-year-old girl to get a bicycle just like the boys in her conservative neighbourhood.

23 Oct 2017 12:33 AM

In a document dated Thursday, the WTO said the UAE had refused consultations with Doha, meaning a dispute panel will almost certainly be set up.

Qatar files WTO complaint over Gulf trade 'siege'

Qatar has asked WTO to set up a panel to arbitrate its complaint against Gulf neighbours.

13 Oct 2017 6:01 PM

The decision has opened up a lucrative new market for carmakers (Photo: AFP/Twitter)

Women's rights acitivist from Saudi to get her dream car from Ford after historic decree

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced it would allow women to drive from June 2018, ending a policy that had severely curbed women's mobility.

03 Oct 2017 12:28 PM

Mers could infect humans wherever there are one-humped dromedary camels.

Health experts zero in on camels to fight Mers virus

Saudi Arabia has been heavily criticised for not being transparent about MERS, but Van Kerkhove said that had totally changed.

03 Oct 2017 1:11 AM

The movement gained prominence with the rise in power of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a 32-year-old son of the king, who laid out a far-reaching plan to reform the kingdom's economy and society. (Photo: ANI/Representational)

Saudi Arabian university to open first driving school for women

Saudi Arabia, which was the only country in the world to forbid female drivers, recently allowed women to drive.

01 Oct 2017 6:17 PM

Women's rights activists since the 1990s have been pushing for the right to drive, saying it represents their larger struggle for equal rights under the law. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Women on wheels: Saudi Arabia allows females to drive from next year

The kingdom was the only the country in the world to bar women from driving and for years had garnered negative publicity internationally.

27 Sep 2017 8:32 AM

Study finds Saudi government still tolerates hate speech

The Human Rights Watch report said the Saudi state has permitted religious clerics to refer to minority Muslim Shiites in derogatory terms.

26 Sep 2017 3:33 PM

Saudi official fired after textbooks show Yoda with king

Undersecretary for Curricula and Educational Programs Mohammed al-Harthi was dismissed from his post Monday.

25 Sep 2017 6:49 PM

She was first taken to Dubai from where she was flown to Saudi Arabia without her knowledge and made to work in a household at Yanbu, where she had been virtually 'enslaved' for the past 14 months. (Photo: Representational/File)

Tortured like animal: K'taka woman returns home after 14-month ordeal in Saudi

Jacintha, a victim of human trafficking, was duped by a Mumbai-based agency which had promised to get her a well-paying job in Qatar.

24 Sep 2017 9:23 PM

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