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Saudi women outside polling station

Opinion: The Mother of all Surprises in Saudi Arabia

by Salman Al-dossary | Dec 14, 2015 | Opinion

It was a surprise and what a surprise it was! In the first municipal council elections which women were able to vote in and stand as candidates, 20 women achieved a remarkable triumph. There is no doubt that this is the mother of all surprises. Who would believe that...

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Saudi women leaving a polling station in Riyadh after casting their votes in the municipal council elections (EPA)

Saudi Women are Victorious in the First Municipal Elections They Participate in

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 14, 2015 | Latest News, Middle East

The results of municipal elections held in Saudi Arabia on Saturday in which women voted and participated as candidates for the first time have been announced. 20 women won seats in the municipal councils alongside 2086 men. 4 women were elected in Riyadh, making it...

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GCC leaders in 1981

Opinion: Has the GCC Changed?

by Salman Al-dossary | Dec 12, 2015 | Opinion

Since its establishment 35 years ago the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has been accompanied by positivity and negativity and these two elements have not been separated to this day. The positive aspect is that the Council is moving forward and has not diminished even...

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HRH King Salman bin Abdulaziz while receiving Emir of Kuwait at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Issues 12 Royal Decrees

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 12, 2015 | Middle East

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued 12 royal decrees yesterday in which Dr Azzam bin Mohammad Al Dakheel was relieved of his position as minister of education at his request and Dr. Ahmed Al-Isa was appointed in his place. Likewise,...

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Telecommunications staff at one of Jeddah’s polling stations preparing for the start of municipal elections which are due to take place today (Getty)

979 Saudi Women Compete with Men in Saudi Arabian Municipal Elections

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 12, 2015 | Latest News, Middle East

979 female Saudi candidates will compete with their male colleagues for seats in municipal council elections in which a total of 7200 males and females will stand as candidates. The elections will begin at 8am and this is the third session of municipal elections. The...