Saudi Arabia has been chosen to lead a top United Nations (UN) women's rights group. Campaigners have since lashed out at the unopposed bid, pointing the finger at the UN for ignoring the nation's "abysmal" treatment of women.Abdulaziz Alwasil, Saudi Arabia's envoy to the UN, was named the chair of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Alwasil's claim to the women's rights chair was utterly unchallenged, with no objection from any members present at the annual meeting.Sources have also...
The UN´s upcoming Status of Women Commission will be chaired by Saudi Arabia; will this threaten or benefit gender politics across the world? This March, Saudi Arabia was elected to chair the UN‘s forum to promote women’s rights and reduce gender discrimination. None of the UN member states protested; Saudi Arabia UN´s ambassador, Abdulaziz Alswasil, […]
As World Heritage Day falls on April 18, Saudi Arabia celebrates the qualitative transformations it has achieved in the heritage and antiquities sector since the launch of its national strategy for culture, which falls within Vision 2030. Over the past years, Saudi Arabia has made tremendous efforts to preserve its diverse cultural heritage.
The teams participating in the 2024 Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships (men and women) have arrived in Riyadh, gearing up for the tournament's kickoff on Friday. The event will run until April 20 at the Arena Hall of King Saud University in Riyadh, featuring 1,700 athletes from over 100 countries. On Thursday, a meeting will be held for the referees and technical committees to review the latest updates.
Just six years ago, in 2018, it was illegal for women to drive in Saudi Arabia. Until the summer of 2019, women were prohibited from travelling abroad without a male guardian or chaperone. But today, according to the Women's Report for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia report, 95 per cent of Saudi Arabia's female population is considering a career as an entrepreneur.The Middle Eastern nation, considered one of the world's most gender-segregated countries, has seen increased entrepreneurial activity in...
Roberto Mancini ended Italy’s 15-year wait for silverware but he won’t be in the dugout to defend his title at Euro 2024 this summer. Former Manchester City manager Mancini masterminded
SAUDI Arabia’s egomaniac plan to become the centre of the world seem to be crashing down as it’s been labelled “untethered to reality”. Touting with technology that is yet t
Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati believes female football players in Spain are still facing the ‘same problems as always’. The Barcelona midfielder was part of the side that stor
The United Nations Women’s Section in its latest report has announced the deaths of over 10,000 Palestinian women as a result of Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip, with 19,000 children losing their mothers in the wake of this situation. According to the UN Women’s report released yesterday, after six months of conflict, 10,000 Palestinian […]
After a 2-2 draw in regulation, the USWNT beat Canada on penalties for the
For a whole month, Muslims across the world have been juggling professional and personal chores in the day while seeking forgiveness both from Allah and from those we may have wronged in the quiet of Ramadan with night prayers, breaking bad habits and mending broken relationships as it is not just a month of fasting from dawn to dusk and abstaining from food and drink but also about nourishing the soul with prayer, reflection, charity, universal brotherhood and acts of kindness with Eid-ul-Fitr...
Manchester United have secured their place in the FA Women's Cup final. Lucia Garcia opened the scoring early on, before Rachel Williams found the net. IAN LADYMAN and CHRIS SUTTON have their say on the Premier League's Player of the Year - Listen to the