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Saudi Women Embrace Belly Dancing Classes In Secret Due To Cultural Taboos
In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practise belly dancing -- an activity that many feel compelled to keep secret.
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Hat-trick On Debut, England-Born Nigerian Defender Ashleigh Plumptre Making Waves In Saudi Arabia
Ashleigh Plumptre spoke to NDTV on the sidelines of the Saudi Arabian women's national team's friendly match against Indonesia in Jeddah.
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Blog | Women-Led Businesses To Social Events, The Surprise That Is New Saudi
The Saudi Arabia with strict gender segregation, tough Islamic laws, and dress codes, no longer exists. The country's women are now truly in the drivers seat.
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Women's Tennis Signs 'Multi-Year Partnership' With Saudi Investment Fund
The women's tennis tour (WTA) on Monday announced "a multi-year partnership" with the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund (PIF), emulating a deal made by the men's tour (ATP) in February.
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In Pics: Saudi Arabia's 1st "Historic" Swimwear Fashion Show
Saudi Arabia held its first fashion show featuring swimsuit models on Friday, an envelope-pushing step in a country where less than a decade ago women were required to wear body-covering abaya robes.
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Paddler Manika Batra Reaches Career-High Ranking Of World No 24
Ace women's table tennis player Manika Batra rose to a career-best singles ranking of 24 following her success in the Saudi Smash, becoming the first Indian woman paddler to break into the top-25 in world rankings.
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Saudi Woman Jailed For 11 Years Over Social Media Posts, Says Amnesty
Amnesty International called on Saudi Arabia to free a 29-year-old fitness instructor it says has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for her choice of clothing and social media posts urging an end to the kingdom's male guardianship system.
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3 Women Officers Represent India At World Defence Show In Saudi Arabia
Three women military officials -- Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth, Colonel Ponung Doming and Lt Commander Annu Prakash -- are among the personnel representing India at the World Defence Show in Riyadh.
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Women At Wheel, Cinemas Reopened: 5 Key Reforms Under Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince
The decision by Saudi Arabia to allow alcohol sales to non-Muslim diplomats, according to two sources, is the latest in a series of reforms aimed at projecting a more open, moderate image.
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Women In Pink Watch 'Barbie' In Dubai, Saudi Arabia Amid Ban In Many Gulf Nations
After being banned in some Arab countries, the film "Barbie" is dividing audiences in the conservative Gulf.
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Saudi Women Embrace Belly Dancing Classes In Secret Due To Cultural Taboos
In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practise belly dancing -- an activity that many feel compelled to keep secret.
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Hat-trick On Debut, England-Born Nigerian Defender Ashleigh Plumptre Making Waves In Saudi Arabia
Ashleigh Plumptre spoke to NDTV on the sidelines of the Saudi Arabian women's national team's friendly match against Indonesia in Jeddah.
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Blog | Women-Led Businesses To Social Events, The Surprise That Is New Saudi
The Saudi Arabia with strict gender segregation, tough Islamic laws, and dress codes, no longer exists. The country's women are now truly in the drivers seat.
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Women's Tennis Signs 'Multi-Year Partnership' With Saudi Investment Fund
The women's tennis tour (WTA) on Monday announced "a multi-year partnership" with the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund (PIF), emulating a deal made by the men's tour (ATP) in February.
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In Pics: Saudi Arabia's 1st "Historic" Swimwear Fashion Show
Saudi Arabia held its first fashion show featuring swimsuit models on Friday, an envelope-pushing step in a country where less than a decade ago women were required to wear body-covering abaya robes.
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Paddler Manika Batra Reaches Career-High Ranking Of World No 24
Ace women's table tennis player Manika Batra rose to a career-best singles ranking of 24 following her success in the Saudi Smash, becoming the first Indian woman paddler to break into the top-25 in world rankings.
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Saudi Woman Jailed For 11 Years Over Social Media Posts, Says Amnesty
Amnesty International called on Saudi Arabia to free a 29-year-old fitness instructor it says has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for her choice of clothing and social media posts urging an end to the kingdom's male guardianship system.
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3 Women Officers Represent India At World Defence Show In Saudi Arabia
Three women military officials -- Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth, Colonel Ponung Doming and Lt Commander Annu Prakash -- are among the personnel representing India at the World Defence Show in Riyadh.
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Women At Wheel, Cinemas Reopened: 5 Key Reforms Under Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince
The decision by Saudi Arabia to allow alcohol sales to non-Muslim diplomats, according to two sources, is the latest in a series of reforms aimed at projecting a more open, moderate image.
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Women In Pink Watch 'Barbie' In Dubai, Saudi Arabia Amid Ban In Many Gulf Nations
After being banned in some Arab countries, the film "Barbie" is dividing audiences in the conservative Gulf.
