What better way for Saudi Arabia to end its 35-year-old ban on cinema than with Black Panther! The Marvel superhero blockbuster will help open the first movie theatre in Saudi Arabia on April 18, ending a 35-year-old ban on cinemas. Black Panther, which has already amassed $1.2 billion since opening in February, will herald Saudi... Read More

October 9, 2017

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Saudi police penalise woman for violating ban on driving

A woman from Saudi Arabia was filmed driving a car, but the Police have meted out punishment on the grounds that the ban on female drivers has not yet been lifted – till June 2018. According to AFP, authorities summoned the woman and booked her for flouting traffic regulations after she appeared in a video... Read More

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July 20, 2017

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Saudi Prince arrested over video of abuse shared on social media

A Saudi prince has been arrested on the orders of Saudi King Salman bin Abdelaziz after videos were shared on social media showing the prince beating several people, BBC reports. According to the state-run Al-Ikhbariya TV‘s Twitter account @alekhbariyatv, the arrest order for Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was... Read More

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October 19, 2016

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Saudi Arabia executes own Prince for murder

In a rare case, a Saudi Arabian prince has been executed for killing a man during a brawl three years ago in the capital Riyadh, the interior ministry has said. According to the ministry, Prince Turki bin Saud al-Kabir was put to death in the capital. Details of how he was executed was not given –... Read More

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September 28, 2013

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“Women shouldn’t drive because it damages their ovaries,” Saudi sheikh warns

A Saudi sheikh has warned women that driving could affect their ovaries and pelvises. Women are currently banned from driving in Saudi Arabia and many have protested against the statute. However, Sheikh Salah al-Luhaydan has warned them that their health could be at risk if they get behind the wheel. Sheikh Salah al-Luhaydan also... Read More

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“Black Panther” will be the first movie to break Saudi Arabia’s 35-year-old cinema ban

Saudi police penalise woman for violating ban on driving

Saudi Prince arrested over video of abuse shared on social media

Saudi Arabia executes own Prince for murder

“Women shouldn’t drive because it damages their ovaries,” Saudi sheikh warns

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