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Mohammed Al-Jazairy | ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English Archive 2005 -2017
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Together With the Minister of Labor

First, here are some official figures: the percentage of Saudi female graduates in comparison to Saudi men is 58%. The population figures suggest that women are ahead by 51%; however, female participation in the labor market does not exceed 5%. Abdulaziz Hazaa, the...

National Dialogue …What Do You Mean?

In a national education test, at a school in the eastern province, students were asked: In your opinion, how can the national dialogue in Saudi Arabia succeed and strengthen links between regions across the country? It is worth mentioning that half the class, 20...

Our Youth Need Role Models…Nonsense!

When asked about the most difficult challenges that the youth face, one may assert strongly that the youth’s greatest challenge is found in the lack of role models. Our societies seem to love those who have power over others and role models are those who...

Small project ….Big Aspirations!

In Saudi Arabia one year ago, a new inspiring idea entitled the ‘Abdul Latif Jameel Fund for supporting society’ had been launched. The project is based upon providing support and funding for those who are in search of success. According to those in charge...

Left Out on Mother’s Day

Mother’s day has come round quickly for some and slowly for others. For those who have a mother who provides those warm hugs and has a gentle smile on her face, the celebration of Mother’s Day has come around quickly, however for those orphans, whose...