Internal Political Realignment Targets Saudi Women Activists
On June 24, Saudi women will be allowed to drive for the first time in the kingdom. Yet many of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent women activists are unlikely to be among them.
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Cracking the Glass Ceiling: Gulf Women in Manufacturing
As GCC countries start to increase women’s participation in manufacturing, there is a growing concern whether this will be a sustainable economic diversification strategy.
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Kuwait’s MbS: The Reform Agenda of Nasser Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah
A new Gulf prince has emerged from within the royal court with big plans for his country.
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Cracking the Glass Ceiling: Gulf Women in the Police
Saudi Arabia has recently announced decisions allowing women to apply for jobs in air traffic control, the traffic police, and the military, and to positions as investigators at the public prosecutor’s office. These decisions are made in line with Saudi Vision 2030, to increase women’s participation in the workforce from 22 to 30 percent.
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Cracking the Glass Ceiling: Gulf Women in Health Care
For many conservative people in the Gulf Arab states, practicing medicine as a woman is still unacceptable.
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Cracking the Glass Ceiling: Arab Women in Technology
Globally, computer science and information technology majors in universities are dominated by men. However, in the Middle East, 40 percent of university students specializing in computer science and IT are women.
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Bisklayta: Pedaling through Hurdles in Saudi Arabia
While Bisklayta has been celebrated for encouraging women’s cycling in public, it still faces hurdles, both institutional and personal.
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Dar Al Aseel: Abaya Design for the Gulf Power Woman
One of Oman’s most acclaimed fashion designers, Amal Al Raisi, stumbled upon design after shopping for a wedding dress.
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Saudi Women’s Online Activism: One Year of the “I Am My Own Guardian” Campaign
This paper is an overview of the women’s campaign against the male guardianship system in Saudi Arabia and a window into the new landscape of media activism.
Trump’s Gulf Trip Should Prove a Big Win-Win for All Parties
Gulf Arab states can solidify ties with Washington, while Trump stands to benefit personally and politically.
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