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Saudi Arabia developing all-woman cities
In a bid to offer more women career opportunities without running afowl of Sharia law, the Saudi Arabian government is putting together a group of all-women cities. According to Russia Today, construction on the first new municipality, an industrial hub slated to be part of the city of Hafuf in…
Amnesty International website blocked in Saudi Arabia
LONDON — Rights group Amnesty International said on Monday that its website has been blocked in Saudi Arabia after the group criticised a draft Saudi anti-terrorism law. “Access to Amnesty International’s website has been blocked in Saudi Arabia… following the organization’s criticism of a draft anti-terror law that would stifle…
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