Saudi Women

'First A Waitress, Then A Prostitute'

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 30.11.2012 | UK

A Saudi cleric has called for the boycott of an American fast-food chain in the country, slamming its decision to hire female waiting staff, and calli...

Saudi Women Tracked By SMS

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 23.11.2012 | UK

Saudi women have come under even more constraint in the Gulf kingdom with the news that they are being electronically tracked by the authorities so th...

Beds, Silverware, and Sexism: All Available at IKEA now

B.J. Epstein | Posted 03.12.2012 | UK
B.J. Epstein

Searching for a perfect new sofa or a nice new kitchen table? Would you like a hefty handful of sexism along with it? Then it's time to head to IKEA. The latest news from the giant Swedish flat-pack company reveals that in the Saudi Arabian version of their catalogue, IKEA has helpfully removed all women from the photographs.

Only two Saudi Female Olympians but Another Victory Over Hardline Clerics

Shaista Gohir | Posted 17.09.2012 | UK Sport
Shaista Gohir

As a women's rights activist, I am really pleased that the London 2012 Olympics will be the first to include female athletes from every competing nation. Brunei and Qatar had previously held out on female inclusion but will now have women representing their countries.

Saudi Arabia To Allow Women To Compete In London Olympics

PA | Posted 25.06.2012 | UK

Saudi Arabia will allow women to compete under its flag in the Olympic Games for the first time this summer. The decision follows speculation over ...