Saudi Arabia, considered one of the most repressive countries in the world for women, is picking up pace in resorting to progressive reforms. Winds of change are finally blowing in the Arabian Kingdom, too. As per reports by the BBC, for the first time, the country held a women’s cycling race on Tuesday, April 10. […]

For the first time in its history, Saudi Arabia let women into its national stadium. The occasion was celebrations to mark its 87th anniversary with concerts and performances.  The government is now allowing these kinds of festivities to boost national pride. Allowing women to attend musical concerts was earlier a big deal. The events are […]

It’s an important time in the history of womanhood in Saudi Arabia. On December 12, 2015, Saudi women voted for and contest the Municipal Council Elections. The first municipal elections were held in Saudi in 2005, after which. In 2013, 30 women were appointed by the king to the Shura Council, which is the highest […]