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January 21st, 2019 - 08:40 GMT

Saudi Arabia Bans Child Marriages

When Saudi Arabia’s Shoura Council voted on Jan. 11 to ban child marriage in the Kingdom

The appointments come in line with a goal outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030 reform plan to increase the participation of women in the workforce from 22 percent to 30 percent. (Arab News)

February 22nd, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

Saudi women blaze a historic trail in finance

Saudi women seeking to marry a non-Saudi husband must be aged between 30 and 55 with an age difference of no greater than 10 years. (Shutterstock)

October 18th, 2016 - 10:09 GMT

Saudi Arabia tightens regulations on marriages to foreigners

One Shoura member said the cuts targeted high income people and did not affect ordinary citizens. (File photo)

September 29th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

Saudi's austerity cuts reveal surprising fringe benefits to the public

The royal decree also includes a 15 percent reduction in benefits toward a car and housing for Shoura members. (File photo)

September 27th, 2016 - 04:41 GMT

Saudi ministers' pay and perks cut as part of new austerity measures

Saudi men play with the Pokemon Go application on their mobiles in the capital Riyadh on July 17, 2016. (AFP/Stringer)

July 28th, 2016 - 09:07 GMT

Pokemon Go craze reaches the Holy Kaaba, Saudi is outraged

Riyadh is one of three cities in Saudi in which only nationals can buy property. (AFP/File)

July 25th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

Shoura Council: Expats cannot buy property in Mecca, Medina, Riyadh

Saudi Arabia is reevaluating what it means to be Saudi. (Shutterstock)

April 25th, 2016 - 01:14 GMT

What’s in a name? Shoura Council to redefine the term ‘non-Saudi’

Shoura member Haya Al-Minai said the success of women in municipal council elections is proof that women have the potential to contribute to the development of the Kingdom. (AFP/File)

April 19th, 2016 - 08:41 GMT

Saudi Arabia returns to debate women’s right to drive

The closure of small groceries will mean the loss of vital conveniences for many. (Riyadh Connect)

April 7th, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Shura council proposes Saudization policy for local grocery shops

More than 900 women are standing in the December 12 municipal elections, which will also mark the first time women are allowed to vote. (AFP/File)

March 8th, 2016 - 11:06 GMT

Changing tides: Saudi women reflect on the Shoura’s highest female membership to date

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November 22nd, 2015 - 08:48 GMT

Saudi Arabia's new land tax aims to break real estate investors' monopoly

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October 5th, 2015 - 04:05 GMT

Saudi to crack down on cyber crimes