Middle East
Campaign for female driving in Saudi shifts gear
WOMEN MEMBERS OF SHOURA COUNCIL MEMBERS BACK THE CAUSE
By Ibrahim Nafee
JEDDAH — Three women members of Saudi Shoura Council have recommended that the ban...
Bahrain deports over 5,000 illegal foreign workers
MANAMA — Bahrain has deported over 5,000 illegal foreign workers since the start of the current year as authorities have intensified inspection campaigns.
As many as...
Low-cost Haj service to cost SR1,900
SERVICE TO BENEFIT DOOMESTIC PILGRIMIS, INCLUDING EXPATRIATES
By P K Abdul Ghafour
JEDDAH — The Saudi Haj Ministry announced on Tuesday that it has licensed 22...
Finding a husband biggest concern of Saudi women: poll
October 7, 2013
DUBAI – Not finding a husband, or ‘spinsterhood’ is one of the most pressing issues facing Saudi women, according to a survey...
Unified GCC work contract for housemaids soon
RIGHTS OF EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES TO BE PROTECTED
JEDDAH — The GCC has decided to introduce a joint work contract for housemaids next year. The bloc’s...