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The ‘Society’ Excuse: Sorry, It No Longer Washes

The ‘Society’ Excuse: Sorry, It No Longer Washes

EMAN AL NAFJAN: When women are stopped driving in Saudi Arabia it’s generally a policeman who does the stopping.

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Progress In Protection from Abuse? Good for 15th Century

Progress In Protection from Abuse? Good for 15th Century

EMAN AL NAFJAN: Progress is being made in helping to protect women and children in the Kingdom from domestic abuse. But it’s painfully slow progress.

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A Sporting Achievement: Women Make Strides in Kingdom

A Sporting Achievement: Women Make Strides in Kingdom

EMAN AL NAFJAN:

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‘Wadjda’: Is It The First Good Saudi-made Movie?

‘Wadjda’: Is It The First Good Saudi-made Movie?

EMAN AL NAFJAN: Go see it is my recommendation and the movie reminds me of my own childhood growing up in the Kingdom

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Is It Time for Europe to Ban Saudi Men from Driving?

Is It Time for Europe to Ban Saudi Men from Driving?

EMAN AL NAFJAN: So Kuwait is thinking about changing its laws to suit Saudi Arabia. Maybe it’s time for the European Union to take a leaf out of their book

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Saudi’s ‘White Ribbon Campaign’: Conservatives Lash Out

Saudi’s ‘White Ribbon Campaign’: Conservatives Lash Out

EMAN AL NAFJAN: Saudis are generally at ease with international campaigns such as Breast Cancer Awareness. Why the furore over the White Ribbon campaign?

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Women’s Rights in Kingdom: Fragile Progress Made

Women’s Rights in Kingdom: Fragile Progress Made

EMAN AL NAFJAN: It’s indisputable that women are making strides in Saudi Arabia but this progress could be swept aside at a stroke

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Suffer Little Children: Time for Saudi Protection Laws

Suffer Little Children: Time for Saudi Protection Laws

EMAN AL NAFJAN: There have been so many horrific crimes reported against children with frighteningly lenient sentences. Enough is enough

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iPads and Infidels: Inaccurate, Superficial Saudi View

iPads and Infidels: Inaccurate, Superficial Saudi View

EMAN AL-NAFJAN: Here we go again – another foreigner rattles out yet another ‘analysis’ of Saudi Arabia that seems to have been pre-cooked.

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Democracy in Saudi Arabia: Is It Inevitable?

Democracy in Saudi Arabia: Is It Inevitable?

EMAN AL NAFJAN: In a wide ranging article on democracy around the world I was asked to consider its place in Saudi Arabia. Here’s my response

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My Saudi Heroes: People Who’ve Made A Difference

My Saudi Heroes: People Who’ve Made A Difference

EMAN AL NAFJAN: They’re individuals who have inspired others with their courage, their humanity and their personal example.

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Saudi Women In Olympics: Kingdom ‘Gets the Bug’

Saudi Women In Olympics: Kingdom ‘Gets the Bug’

EMAN AL NAFJAN: The Olympics usually barely registers on Saudi consciousness. This time round, though, things are different

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Family Destroyed In Muttawa Car Chase: Action Required

Family Destroyed In Muttawa Car Chase: Action Required

EMAN AL NAFJAN: It’s not the first time that people have ended up dead or seriously injured following a car chase but this incident has caused great outrage.

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Manal Al Sharif: The Woman Who Divides Saudi Arabia

Manal Al Sharif: The Woman Who Divides Saudi Arabia

EMAN AL NAFJAN: She is a woman of undoubted moral courage who once again has come under sustained attack within the Kingdom.

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Confrontation in a Riyadh Mall: Nail Polish v ‘Virtue’

Confrontation in a Riyadh Mall: Nail Polish v ‘Virtue’

EMAN AL NAFJAN: The video’s gone viral but what’s the real meaning of the ‘Battle of the Riyadh Mall’?

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Manal’s Speech: Three Lines of Attack by Saudis

Manal’s Speech: Three Lines of Attack by Saudis

EMAN AL NAFJAN: The 17 minute speech that Manal Al Sharif delivered on receiving the Vaclav Havel Prize last week has unleashed a hail of vitriol

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Saudi Education: Could Do A Lot Better

Saudi Education: Could Do A Lot Better

EMAN AL NAFJAN: There seems to be no will to change the Saudi education system. It’s in need of a major overhaul

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‘Stand Up to IOC on Women’ Says Saudi Cleric

‘Stand Up to IOC on Women’ Says Saudi Cleric

EMAN AL NAFJAN: Saudi conservatives appear to be spoiling for a fight with the IOC over women’s participation in sport.

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No More ‘Jaw-Jaw’ on Syria: Action Needed

No More ‘Jaw-Jaw’ on Syria: Action Needed

EMAN AL-NAFJAN: Syria seems to have captured the attention of the region’s religious leaders but still the international community just talks

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Back in Gear: Saudi Women Driver’s Campaign

Back in Gear: Saudi Women Driver’s Campaign

EMAN AL NAFJAN: There have been several significant developments this week in the campaign to allow women to drive in the Kingdom