The furore over the first Riyadh Comedy Festival has put the country’s human-rights record under fresh scrutiny, particularly for its treatment of women. Some of the world’s most high-profile comics, ...

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi women steered their cars through busy streets for the first time on Sunday after the world's last remaining ban on women driving was lifted. It's a historic moment for ...

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that it would allow women to drive, ending a longstanding policy that has become a global symbol of the repression of women in the ...

Saudi tourism officials know that female safety is something they need to talk more about. Uber’s latest move is a step towards changing perceptions. Uber is launching a new feature in Saudi Arabia ...

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