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National Day celebrations in Saudi Arabia and what was witnessed during this event that bounds well

That's not the answer of my question. I know what is a Wahabbi, I don't call myself Hanafi as well.

It does not seem so. You would probably label Sunni Hanafis in KSA as imaginary "Wahhabis" too. Along with the Sunni Shafi'i's, Sunni Hanbalis, Sufis, Salafis, Shia Twelvers, Zaydis, Ismailis etc. just because they are all originally from KSA and all found ingeniously in KSA unlike that of any other country in the world. Hanbalis (very good people) are a minority in KSA, mostly based in Najd.

Anyway we are off-topic.


Abedallah Ali Al Henaki

Int’l politics/relations.
Sep 25
The Emerging New Kingdom

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For long, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has thoughtlessly been misrepresented and misunderstood. words like “Whabbists” and extremists are standardized among Western opinion-makers and audiences when the kingdom is involved. Compounding to the problem, Saudi Arabia, being traditionally an ultra-conservative society and largely adhering to a reactionary foreign policy, failed to outreach, or rather to fully interact, with the globalized world. Similarly, many of Western policy- and opinion-makers showed no effort to digest basic understating of the Saudi people and society, merely due to lack of interests and strict business (oil) dealings. So, To fix what years of mutual disengagement led to, a retelling of Saudi Arabia’s story is ought to be told.

During the pivotal years of the 1970s-80s, the Middle East witnessed various pan-Islamic movements and debates seeking the re-Islamization of region: As Arabism and nationalism lost the bet — and the fight — to reviving the peoples of the centruies-long religious region, reinterpretations of Islam’s role in society and politics began to compete for hearts and minds — mostly the former. In Saudi Arabia, a network of polarizing hardliners looked inward to redefine Islamic society. The faction’s most seditious figure was Juhaymman Al Otaibi who, among other over-ambitious demands, seized the Holy Mosque in Mecca in effort to undermine and delegitimize the “infidelity” of the Saudi state. Although Juhaymman failed in his offensive, arbitartiy ultimatum, a number of Saudis clerics would eventually grasp what he fundamentally called for: A clear definition of what an Islamic society is ought to be; or as Saudis refer to it “Sahwa” , the awakening in English.

Varying from strict social norms to overcautious religious doctrine, Sahwa succeeded in tranforming the Saudi society and its religious discourse due to the attached nostalgia it carried and the pre-existing social conservativeness. That is, what Sahwa had essentially changed was the prioritization of religion over society and individuals as opposed to Islam’s original civil society (Umma) whose priorities concerned individuals and society within religion. In addition, overtime, Sahwa evolved as it combined social conservativeness and extreme religious interpretations which in turn established an isolated society — subsequently, a misinfromly complex global reputation for such.

Having said that, it is central to mention that Sahwa was in essence an attempt to redefine what an Islamic society is. Its comparison to Wahhabism is ahistorical and unsubstantiated. Sahwa is a byproduct of a regional pan-Islamic backsliding. Wahhabism is an 18th-century political, national, revolutionary multi-factional movement whose religious faction was led by Mohammed Bin Abdulwahab.

Time and Aspirations, Changed.


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As Saudi Arabia is becoming a globally proactive, engaging power and its society becoming interactive and globalized, the urgency to self-modernization and the necessity for openness entail a revisit to Sahwa’s exculsionary teachings, both in local politics and foreign engagement. As time passed, Saudi Arabia has indeed rewritten its destiny. Today, more than 113,000 Saudi students are studying aboard all around the globe. The young population, which accumulates as much as 63% of total Saudis, are predominantly either studying abroad (mostly bilinguals), school/university students, recent graduates; or self-employed, entrepreneurs, government or private employees. More private and public universities exist in Saudi Arabia than any other Arab country. Economically, Saudi Arabia has introduced “Vision 2030”, whose mission is to diversify the economy, degrade dependency on oil, create entertainment venues, and generate consumer-based revenues. All combined with a young, peculiarly energietc generation opening up to the world.

Regionally, Saudi Arabia undertook its first task by launching the decisive storm, a military campaign seeking to reestablish legitimacy in Yemen. The kingdom has also presented $250 million in humanitarian aid to Yemenis. Globally, Saudi Arabia is a contributing partner in the U.S.-led Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS; and has formed the Islamic Military Alliance to jointly fight against terrorist organizationshas. The kingdom has also opened a terrorist-monitoring center and committed as much as $110 million for a UN-backed anti-terror center.

Politically, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman, is as young as the average age of the Saudi population, breaking the status quo in conventional monarchies. A Saudi university graduate, Mohammed Bin Salman manifests youth leadership as well as understanding of their concerns and needs. More youth, competent males and females now hold government positions than any other previous time. Controversial social customs such as the ban on women driving is now lifted. Likewise, restrective measures have been taken against the long disputed practicality of Hai’a, the religious montroing force, in effort to evaluate its purpose. Traditionally male dominated sectors are now receiving female job applications. This what Islam truly calls for.

So, for these reasons — and what is in progress — we are witnessing a new emerging kingdom: One whose story must be told accordingly, in the lights of sunshine.

 
Anyway we are off-topic.
Because, like an idiot, you do not answer my simple question. Are the ruling tribe and Wahhabbi cleric's feeling threatened? It is obvious with such an awful past, Kingdom of al-Saud has no future. It sounds so pragmatic to me, I am not surprised by Western praising also.
 
Because, like an idiot, you do not answer my simple question. are the ruling tribe and Wahhabbi cleric's feeling threatened? It is obvious with such an awful past, Kingdom of al-Saud has no future. It sounds so pragmatic to me, I am not surprised of Western praising also.

This informative thread is not a playground for your nonsense or fantasies. Your silly question would have been answered by reading this thread that you found yourself a part of willingly, rather than disrespecting 1 of the 99 names of Allah (SWT) and trying to troll and derail this thread.

@Bubblegum Crisis do you know what is wrong with this individual? What is the butthurt due to? You tend (as the only Arab) to sometimes write on their section. Kindly answer me.
 
In UAE especially, most distance themselves from Saudi's as they hate to be perceived as Saudi's. I don't know if that has anything to do with your laws or your society. Of course, you all are Arab's, tribe's but still, with many nationalities and societies. I am afraid, the Saudi's are the most disliked in GCC.

I always knew that your were a Turkified and Arabized Anatolian of most likely either Armenian or Kurdish origin that tends to be a bit obsessed about Arabs, but I did not know that you were such a great comedian. Sure other GCC countries and their citizens (almost all originally from KSA) hate themselves.

@Khafee

Yes, and Turks have no friends other than themselves. I even think that you have such a saying in Turkish. They are hated by everyone in the neighborhood. Wealthy Arabs from the GCC hate to associate themselves with impoverished villagers from Anatolia whenever they are in Europe. Not sure if it has to do with your laws or your society.

@The Eagle can you help clean this informative thread from trolling?
 
Interesting.....this seems to be a big step forward and a daring one. Since most Islamic republics in the region forbid men and women to go to stadium and mix together.
How old is this MBS guy?

who are these "most" Islamic republics, only Iran have such laws if i am not wrong.
 
Saudia Government Must Kick out Burma National at once.

I am not aware of any Burmese nationals living in KSA. I do however know that KSA is hosting one of the largest Rohingya communities in the world and that this community is quite old.

There is an entire neighborhood named after them in Makkah.

According to this map there are 200.000.



According to this link there are twice as many (400.000).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohingya_people#cite_note-6

In think I believe that some of them have become nationals (the very old migration) similar to how we have nationals of Pakistani, Indian, Afghan, South East Asian (Indonesian and Malaysian in particular) and Uzbek origin. etc. There are especially quite a lot of the two latter groups.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbeks

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesians

We have Bosnians, Albanians, Turks, Caucasians etc. as well. Every single Muslim ethnicity, a portion of them that visited for Umrah and Hajj, stayed and later were absorbed into the local populations. Now they are citizens. Many are mixed of course if not all.

Most are based in Hijaz which is a very diverse region. One of the most diverse in the world although the majority are indigenous peoples (Hijazis) and other Arabs.
 
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While he has made his share of rookie mistakes, I think there is a lot of potential in Mohammad to change the kingdom and take it out of the religious despot regime it had come to be identified as publicly.

Interesting fact, I saw the prince(mohd) once back in 2003 at the Kingdom tower and at that time he was just another prince looking to get membership to the health club of the then new Four Seasons hotel.

Should have made friends with him, would have changed my life :lol:
 
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi society welcomes new law criminalizing sexual harassment
RODOLFO C. ESTIMO JR. & AISHA FAREED | Published — Friday 29 September 2017

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Saudi women take part in the 87th National Day celebrations in Riyadh. (Reuters)

JEDDAH: A new anti-harassment law has won praise from across Saudi Arabia after King Salman ordered the interior minister to criminalize sexual harassment.
The government has prepared a draft anti-harassment law to be implemented in 60 days, with jail terms and flogging being considered as possible penalties.
The move comes just days after a royal decree lifted the driving ban on women.
The latest royal decree stated that sexual harassment posed a great threat to women and families, and was “in contradiction of Islamic principles.”
The decree read: “Considering the dangers sexual harassment poses and its negative impact on the individual, the family and society along with its contradiction of Islamic principles, our customs and traditions … the ministry shall prepare a draft law to tackle sexual harassment.”
The move drew a very favorable reaction from Saudi society.
“The order of King Salman is good and laudable. It will definitely give protection to women ... from harassment by men,” said Khalil Al-Jehani, a practicing lawyer in the Saudi capital.
He added that the order is a further show of support for women after the decree lifting the ban on women driving.
In a 2014 study, nearly 80 percent of women aged 18 to 48 said they had been exposed to some form of sexual harassment.
Faisal M. Al-Mashouh, a lawyer and legal adviser, said the law would “be a road map to control existing relations in society and protect the rights of women.”
He said the law is “a qualitative leap for the rights of women in Saudi Arabia,” adding that in the past, they took a backseat in decision-making and were passive participants in nation-building. This is no longer the case, he said.
Women “have become members of the Shoura Council so their voice on vital issues is heard. They’ve also become heads of leading local corporations,” he said.
The new law will give women more self-confidence and courage to pursue their goals and be active participants in nation-building, as envisioned in Vision 2030, he added.
Many women took to Twitter to express their support for the new law, overjoyed at the prospect of more freedom and safety.
Farah Al-Jabr tweeted that she finally felt like a “human being.”
Maha Al-Fahad was overwhelmed at the events of the past few days, tweeting: “OK … If this is a dream, don’t wake me up.”
Others took the opportunity to ask for the reopening of cinemas as the next step.
Mueerah Al-Ibrahim said this week “was the most beautiful, historic week ever,” with @stgirlever tweeting: “Women driving: done. Anti-Harassment law: done. Cinema: soon. Please welcome the new Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

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Many people fail to realise that it was a ban on women driving and not a prohibition of it. Prior to the (early 1990's) ban, women drove in Saudi Arabia. The Council of Senior scholars clearly pointed out in their statement released by SPA:

''Fatwas of all scholars concerning women's driving of vehicles focused on the interests and evils, but not on driving in itself which is not forbidden by anyone.''

Also: ''The statement noted that the majority of the members of the Senior Scholars Council said that the religious ruling allows women's driving of vehicles and they do not see what prevents women from driving vehicles in the light of religious and regulatory guarantees to maintain and respect women...''

Happy now @Kuwaiti Girl (great avatar) ? I told you.:D

While he has made his share of rookie mistakes, I think there is a lot of potential in Mohammad to change the kingdom and take it out of the religious despot regime it had come to be identified as publicly.

Interesting fact, I saw the prince(mohd) once back in 2003 at the Kingdom tower and at that time he was just another prince looking to get membership to the health club of the then new Four Seasons hotel.

Should have made friends with him, would have changed my life :lol:

Please tell more.
 
For the first time in Saudi Arabia, women authorized to issue fatwas
ARAB NEWS | Published — Friday 29 September 2017
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The Shoura Council holds its regular session in Riyadh. (SPA)

ARAB NEWS | Published — Friday 29 September 2017

RIYADH: Saudi women are now allowed to issue fatwas following a vote in the Shoura Council.
The historic move was approved by 107 votes and ends 45 years of only specialist men being able to issue fatwas in the Kingdom.
The female muftis are to be chosen by a royal decree.
The Shoura Council approved the recommendation, made by one of its members, during its 49th meeting, calling on the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta, the only governmental body authorized to issue fatwas in the Kingdom, to open independent sections for women.
Women members of the Council last March had demanded that the issuing of fatwas should not be limited to men, through the involvement of female academies specialized in the study of jurisprudence in issuing fatwas.
The Council called on the General Presidency to appoint specialists for the issuance of fatwas, and provide the necessary human and material requirements, asking it to involve specialists in the Islamic Shariah sciences in some of its works.
The Council also called for the establishment of Ifta-affiliated endowments, and work to develop a mechanism to follow up the implementation of the order to organize the fatwa.
The Shoura Council’s decision was welcomed by specialists in Islamic law and jurisprudence, as well as the majority of the population.
Professor of Juristic Policy at the Naif College for National Security, Saad Al-Quwaie, told Al Hayat newspaper that the involvement of women in Islamic jurisprudence and their participation in scientific activities was one of the key issues in the Kingdom.
“Confirming the work of women in the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta is an important requirement of Islamic law and jurisprudence. It is governed by the rule of warding off evils takes precedence over bringing benefits for the sake of gender balance, without forgetting that each one has its own role,” he said.
He also said that “the work of women in the General Presidency will be in the field of dissemination of science and awareness.”
He added that the recommendation opened up new horizons regards solving the problem of unemployment among women, guaranteeing the right of women to have a flexible and safe working environment, as permitted by Shariah.
Al-Bishi, a specialist in Shariah policy said that women are central in Islamic communities and the move allowing them to issue fatwas would benefit society.
“This recommendation coincides with the Kingdom’s comprehensive renaissance in the fields of social, economic, political, scientific and juristic.” Al-Bishi said.
He added that the global and regional fluctuations and transformations have forced the Ifta institutions and the scientific and research centers to develop their programs and originate new specialties compatible with the changing course.
“It also imposed the need to introduce women with jurisprudential skills and expertise in emerging cases to repel external interference from those who deal with Saudi women’s issues contrary to Shariah law and the system of this country,” he said.

http://www.arabnews.com/node/1169376/saudi-arabia

What the hell is going on?:o:o_O

All the Irani / Majoosi propaganda against Saudis ave united them ad made them patriots.

Arabs have always been a nationalistic and a very proud people. No need for any outside elements in this regard. Besides we should rather not use such terms here as this also targets innocent (non-Wilayat al-Faqih drones) Shia Arabs and Shia Pakistanis. Also Iranians as a people (let alone Iranian Arabs and the many other ethnic groups) are not an enemy of KSA. The problem is with their regime who ironically claim to be of Arab origin. Pre-1979 ties were normal. They can be so again. Anyway I am not talking about the anti-Arabs among them who hate Arabs for being Arabs. Let us return to topic as this thread has already been derailed. I myself am shocked by some of those decisions. Now women scholars who can issue fatwas? Never heard about that anywhere in recent times but I have nothing against it personally. It is not like people follow those fatwas blindly nowadays.
 
For the first time in Saudi Arabia, women authorized to issue fatwas
ARAB NEWS | Published — Friday 29 September 2017
1003486-369444313.jpg

The Shoura Council holds its regular session in Riyadh. (SPA)

ARAB NEWS | Published — Friday 29 September 2017

RIYADH: Saudi women are now allowed to issue fatwas following a vote in the Shoura Council.
The historic move was approved by 107 votes and ends 45 years of only specialist men being able to issue fatwas in the Kingdom.
The female muftis are to be chosen by a royal decree.
The Shoura Council approved the recommendation, made by one of its members, during its 49th meeting, calling on the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta, the only governmental body authorized to issue fatwas in the Kingdom, to open independent sections for women.
Women members of the Council last March had demanded that the issuing of fatwas should not be limited to men, through the involvement of female academies specialized in the study of jurisprudence in issuing fatwas.
The Council called on the General Presidency to appoint specialists for the issuance of fatwas, and provide the necessary human and material requirements, asking it to involve specialists in the Islamic Shariah sciences in some of its works.
The Council also called for the establishment of Ifta-affiliated endowments, and work to develop a mechanism to follow up the implementation of the order to organize the fatwa.
The Shoura Council’s decision was welcomed by specialists in Islamic law and jurisprudence, as well as the majority of the population.
Professor of Juristic Policy at the Naif College for National Security, Saad Al-Quwaie, told Al Hayat newspaper that the involvement of women in Islamic jurisprudence and their participation in scientific activities was one of the key issues in the Kingdom.
“Confirming the work of women in the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta is an important requirement of Islamic law and jurisprudence. It is governed by the rule of warding off evils takes precedence over bringing benefits for the sake of gender balance, without forgetting that each one has its own role,” he said.
He also said that “the work of women in the General Presidency will be in the field of dissemination of science and awareness.”
He added that the recommendation opened up new horizons regards solving the problem of unemployment among women, guaranteeing the right of women to have a flexible and safe working environment, as permitted by Shariah.
Al-Bishi, a specialist in Shariah policy said that women are central in Islamic communities and the move allowing them to issue fatwas would benefit society.
“This recommendation coincides with the Kingdom’s comprehensive renaissance in the fields of social, economic, political, scientific and juristic.” Al-Bishi said.
He added that the global and regional fluctuations and transformations have forced the Ifta institutions and the scientific and research centers to develop their programs and originate new specialties compatible with the changing course.
“It also imposed the need to introduce women with jurisprudential skills and expertise in emerging cases to repel external interference from those who deal with Saudi women’s issues contrary to Shariah law and the system of this country,” he said.

http://www.arabnews.com/node/1169376/saudi-arabia

What the hell is going on?:o:o_O



Arabs have always been a nationalistic and a very proud people. No need for any outside elements in this regard. Besides we should rather not use such terms here as this also targets innocent (non-Wilayat al-Faqih drones) Shia Arabs and Shia Pakistanis. Also Iranians as a people (let alone Iranian Arabs and the many other ethnic groups) are not an enemy of KSA. The problem is with their regime who ironically claim to be of Arab origin. Pre-1979 ties were normal. They can be so again. Anyway I am not talking about the anti-Arabs among them who hate Arabs for being Arabs. Let us return to topic as this thread has already been derailed. I myself am shocked by some of those decisions. Now women scholars who can issue fatwas? Never heard about that anywhere in recent times but I have nothing against it personally. It is not like people follow those fatwas blindly nowadays.
You don't understand whats happening here. After Khomeini the Shia faith of Iran has changes. Its more about expansion of power vis religion and Majoosi factor is too big. You Arabs are the cradle of Islam and from where Islam started and from where our Holy prophet PBUH belonged. An Arab and his army , the second Caliph of Islam Hazrat Umar Raziullah Anho put an end to Iranian Majoosi Persian empire and since then the Majoosi are out in force to take revenge. The first strike was the muder of Hazrat Umar Raziullah Anho by a Majoosi called Abu Lulu who was also an ex soldier in Persian army defeated by the great caliph.
Abu Lulu still has a shrine in Iran and Majoosi and many Irani shia pay homage to him for his "Great deed".
About Shia faith After Khomeini. Iran started tiopose as the saviour of Shia after 1978 revolution and it has now become integral part of shia faith to be faithful to Iran no matter which country you belong. Even Hajj started to be used for politics by Iran. We all remember Iranis coming to Hajj with big banners of Khomeini. Something unheard of before Khomeini.
I know you are a peaceful person but know the conspiracy against you/
 
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You dont understand whats happening here. After Khomeini the Shia faith of Iran has changes. Its more about expansion of power vis religion and Majoosi factor is too big. You Arabs are the cradle of Islam and from where Islam started and from where our Holy prophet PBUH belonged. An Arab an his army , the second Caliph of Islam Hazrat Umar Raziullah Anho put and end to Iranian Majoosi Persian empire and since then the Majoosi are out in force to take revenge. The first strike was the muder of Hazrat Umar Raziullah Anho by a Majoosi called Abu Lulu who was also an ex soldier in Persian army defeated by the great caliph.
Abu Lulu still has a shrine in Iran and Majoosi and many Irani shia pay homage to him for his "Great deed".
About Shia faith After Khomeini. Iran started tiopose as the saviour of Shia after 1978 revolution and it has now become integral part of shia faith to be faithful to Iran no matter which country you belong. Even Hajj started to be used for politics by Iran. We allremember Iranis coming to Hajj with big banners of Khomeini. Something unheard of before Khomeini.
I know you are a peaceful person but know the conspiracy against you/

You have raised some undeniable and true points in your post brother that nobody or history can dispute, however I would like to make it clear that we need to distinguish between average people and the decision makers and blind Wilayat al-Faqih followers in Iran. I am sure that ordinary Iranian Shias who are educated and understand that Shia Islam did not emerge in 1979, are wiser than that. We should not generalize all Shia Muslims like this. For instance there are many Shia sects (Zaydi in particular) and Ismailis who are closer in theology and views to mainstream Sunnis regardless of madahib.

Also I am aware of what the Iranian Wilayat al-Faqih regime has been doing and what it is trying to do since 1979. However I also know that even among them, there are a difference in opinion. For instance quite a few Iranian clerics, once part of the 1979 revolution, have been jailed or are under house arrest. Some have died by now and others are still living. Those people and their followers have tried to reach out to Arabs and Sunni Muslims genuinely.

We as Arabs (Muslims too) cannot accept people that adhere to an ideology that hates us (Arabs and Muslims) or want to harm us. You have nothing to worry about us not noticing such behavior.

However I will not say that the Iranian people (this would include Iranian Arabs and countless of ethnic groups that Arabs have no hostility to historically and have cordial ties with - even close ones - I will not elaborate on this in this thread) are an enemy but rather their regime and those who follow their ideology blindly.

Look, in fact I do not hate any ethnicity or group of people just because they are part of group x or y. When I have a negative view of the Mullah's in power in Iran, it is due to their ideology and politics. But even the ideology I do not care about as they can follow whatever they want to in my eyes. This is not the point here. They will have to answer in front of Allah (swt) if they consider themselves Muslims. That's not for me to judge. All I can judge is whether their regime's actions are actions that I find constructive/positive or the opposite in relation to KSA and the Arab world. The answer has been easy for me ever sine 1979 and most Arabs. But that's about it. Pre-1979 nobody in our countries had any focus on Iran or much knowledge about them. The knowledge part is still lacking but so it is vice versa but less so for historical reasons. It's not us Arabs that have some 1400 year old grudge and whatever propaganda/nonsense they are writing (talking about the nationalists and atheists among them but of course not all of them act like this - I suspect this is a more "Western-born type of thing").

Sectarianism won't solve any problems. Rather dialogue is the way forward if entities involved are sincere and willing to solve common problems. This is not for me to solve but the people in power.

Let me give you an example from recently. Not long ago over 100.000 Iranian pilgrims arrived in KSA (of all ethnic groups, Shias and Sunnis alike) and they were welcomed warmly like all other Muslims. There were no troubles or hostilities and we are talking about the interaction between well over 100.000 people. So despite political hostilities it is not impossible for people to interact normally.

Why in the world should I hate those people pictured below?

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Iranian Haj pilgrims get warm welcome in Madinah

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http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/saudi...ilgrims-get-warm-welcome-in-madinah-1.2066697



http://en.hawzahnews.com/mobile/detail/News/349817

Turkish visitors:



https://english.aawsat.com/theaawsa...abia/hajj-pilgrims-receive-warm-saudi-welcome

Anyway let us return to topic.

1,470 Saudi women get driving license from Jordan



Nur Al-Zahrani


Saudi Gazette report

TABUK — Around 1,470 Saudi women have received driving licenses from Jordan in the past few years, Jordanian police sources told Okaz.

The source said that Saudi women drivers were excellent on the road and adhered to traffic regulations.

It has been reported that those women who hold international driving licenses will be exempted from driving license examination in Saudi Arabia.

More than 2,000 male and female students are studying in Jordan.

Most of the Saudi female students in Jordan said that the decision to allow women to drive will ease many of the problems they face.

This step will help the Saudi women in the job market, especially that the biggest problem they face is transportation.

Fatima Al-Awami, a student studying medicine in Jordan, said that she learned driving when she was in Jordan because the cost of transportation is very high in Amman.

She got her first driving license in 2013.

Praising the Royal decree to grant driving license to women, she said: “This decision is historical and will be remembered by many generations to come. I truly thank the King and the Crown Prince for this decision.”

Fatima Al-Mahrous, another Saudi female student, received her driving license in 2014.

She said, “The decision will benefit many families, especially those women who are being constantly blackmailed by drivers to increase their salary.”

Hanan Muhammad, another student, said that she takes the wheel as soon as her husband enters the Jordanian border. She said that driving is very important for women and benefit the family in general.

Nur Al-Zahrani sees the decision as good and timely.

She does not have a driver’s license, but she will work on getting one in Jordan.

http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/518346/SAUDI-ARABIA/Saudi-women
 
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