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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

Working hours in Saudi Arabia have been reduced from 45 hours/week to 40 hours/week. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

December 19th, 2013 - 06:26 GMT

Finally - A five day work week in Saudi Arabia

Saudi women gathered to talk. [jafriannews]

September 30th, 2013 - 09:04 GMT

Empowered Saudi business women on the rise

Saudi women are one of the most economically powerful women in the Middle East.

September 30th, 2013 - 04:30 GMT

Despite all, Saudi women upbeat about future empowerment

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August 19th, 2013 - 07:54 GMT

Saudi women use twitter for activism

According to the ILO report the lack of an inspection mechanism increased the isolation of domestic workers in private businesses and their mistreatment

April 17th, 2013 - 10:57 GMT

Unskilled workers in the Gulf face exploitation - ILO

Clashes have erupted across Egypt n the second anniversary of the January 25 revolution that ousted Hosni Mubarak

January 25th, 2013 - 03:27 GMT

Clashes across Egypt on second anniversary of revolution

Egyptian protesters walk away after riot police used tear gas during a protest in Tahrir Square on January 24, 2012 in Cairo. (Photo: MOHAMMED ABED / AFP)

January 25th, 2013 - 05:13 GMT

Police and protesters clash on eve of Egypt revolution anniversary

Limousines continue to remain the main means of public transport due to the inadequate number of buses and trains

July 12th, 2012 - 01:40 GMT

Do Saudis really want local taxi drivers?

Saleh bin Eid Al-Husaini, Shoura Council member, said the performance of the workforce should be oriented toward improving the Saudi economy

May 9th, 2012 - 09:52 GMT

Saudi for Saudis: Firms need to benefit from pressing ahead with Saudization

Moving toward a green economy will make the Kingdom a producer of knowledge

April 18th, 2012 - 08:04 GMT

Saudi Arabia goes green

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April 10th, 2006 - 10:22 GMT

$5b investment fund to be established by Saudi and Spanish firms

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June 19th, 2005 - 09:02 GMT

Dutch foreign ministry delegation visits Yemen