Experts say new measures don’t create competition between Saudi and the rest of the region
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Five years on, how successful has Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 been so far?
The next five years are likely to see an ‘accelerated implementation’ of Vision 2030, says analyst
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In pictures: Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki launches Saudi Games
Prince Abdulaziz launched the largest sporting event in Riyadh. The event will be open to both men and women and more than 6000 athletes and 2000 technical and administrative supervisors from 13 regions in the Kingdom are expected to participate.
Abaya
How Saudi women are pushing the limits of what they can wear
Reports suggest the Saudi government will soon make the abaya optional as it attempts to attract foreign tourists
Male guardianship system
No gender division at new Six Flags theme park in Saudi Arabia
Qiddiya Investment Company CEO says Six Flags will appeal to ‘broad spectrum’ amid changing marketplace in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
How Saudi shops are relaxing rules on prayer-time closures
Move comes as Riyadh decreed that some businesses can stay open 24 hours a day for an unspecified fee
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports
Saudi women secure new right to allow their kids to travel
Saudi mothers will be able to apply for passports for children in their custody and approve travel abroad under new guidelines
Saudi economy
Video: What is the current state of Saudi’Arabia’s job market?
How are job seekers actually feeling about their chances of securing a new role, landing a pay rise or learning new skills?
Male guardianship system
Video: Saudi Guardianship System – how will women’s participation in the workforce affect the economy?
Women over the age of 21 can now obtain passports and leave the country without the permission of their male guardian.
Male guardianship system
Saudi Arabia to let women travel abroad without permission
Government approves amendments to laws, allowing women over the age of 21 to obtain passports
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Revealed: how Saudi Arabia’s Neom mega city is shaping up
Neom is the boldest pillar of a social and economic transformation proposed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
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Janet Jackson, 50 Cent, Chris Brown rock Jeddah World Fest
Cheering crowd dances to the thumping music at Jeddah World Fest, hosted in the Red Sea city of western Saudi Arabia
Male guardianship system
Saudi Arabia said to plan relaxation of male guardianship laws
Move would reportedly end guardianship laws pertaining to travel for men and women over 18 years old
G20 summit
Trump says Saudi crown prince doing ‘spectacular job’
US President hails Mohammed bin Salman for ‘opening up Saudi Arabia’ in recent years
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Saudi reform
Why many Saudi women are not getting behind the wheel
New research reveals barriers stopping women driving in Saudi Arabia, a year after ban was lifted
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White Jeddah reopens, operating as lounge not nightclub
Saudi venue was shut down by authorities last week ahead of the arrival of its headline act Ne-Yo
restaurants and bars
Why Saudis wonder if another big taboo is about to end
Executives have told some foreign visitors to expect restrictions on booze to loosen in Saudi Arabia next year