Inside the desert kingdom
There are signs that Saudi Arabia, long bound by rigid social norms and an austere interpretation of Islam, has begun to take the first tentative steps towards real reform, writes Mary Fitzgerald
- Mon: The Saudi prince pushing for reform
- Tues: What do Saudi women want?
- Wed: Saudi youth - identity crisis?
- Thurs: The Kingdom's struggle with extremism
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Carrot-and-stick strategy to combat extremism
A novel rehab scheme is playing a key role in the campaign against Islamic militancy
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Mobile phones change dating habits as Saudis search for new identity
Tension between young Saudis and the greying establishment has so far remained muted
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Women are restrained as driving force and restricted from taking the wheel in Saudi Arabia
The ban on controlling a car is just one indication gender equality has a lot of mileage ahead of it.
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Billionaire prince who is mapping out progressive modernity for his land
Pro-women's rights and friendly towards the West, Prince Alwaleed is an agent of change.
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Kingdom on the brink of change
There are signs that Saudi Arabia, long bound by rigid social norms and an austere interpretation of Islam, has begun to take the first tentative steps towards real reform.
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