The furore over the first Riyadh Comedy Festival has put the country’s human-rights record under fresh scrutiny, particularly for its treatment of women. Some of the world’s most high-profile comics, ...

As many as 10 women's rights activists have been arrested. London -- As Saudi women are preparing to finally take the wheel in a month, as many as 10 women’s rights activists who campaigned for years ...

Since Sundip Patel began expanding his business in Saudi Arabia three years ago, he says there’s been “astounding” growth in the kingdom structurally and socially. As the cofounder and CEO of Avana ...

A few years ago, I read a memoir that has stayed with me. It tells the story of Rahaf Mohammed, a young Saudi woman who, in 2019, made headlines for escaping state-endorsed family abuse in Saudi ...

Saudi Arabia has about 1.7 million people aged 60 and above, representing 4.8% of the total population. Saudis make up 69% of ...

Ashleigh Plumptre said she “deeply hurt” people when she became the first player to move from the Women’s Super League to the Saudi Women’s Premier League, but that Saudi life is “like a peace bubble” ...

In most countries in the world it's unremarkable when women plan to get behind the wheel and drive, but in Saudi Arabia when thousands of women do so on Saturday, it will be a massive act of rebellion ...

Nigeria International and Al-Ittihad defender Ashleigh Plumtre facing off against her home country of England (Photo by Getty ...

Freedom House ranks Saudi Arabia as 10th worst on political and civil rights. — -- While President Trump is busy today in Saudi Arabia with bilateral meetings and summit events, first lady ...