Saudi Arabia

Women’s rights in S. Arabia

A self-styled cleric who preached about the dangers of immoral behaviour is waiting to be sentenced for the rape and murder of his daughter, Lama Al Ghamdi. The Star’s Hamida Ghafour covered the story. READ MORE: Saudi women fight for justice for 5-year-old girl allegedly beaten, raped by father 6a00d8341bf8f353ef017d4100cb69970c […]

Online matchmaking a hit with Saudi couples

Source:TOI More than 200 Twitter accounts and dozens of other forums on the Internet offer services for Saudi men and women seeking spouses. RIYADH: In ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia, where the sexes are strictly segregated, traditional matchmakers face tough competition from blossoming marriage services on online social networks. More than 200 […]