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Two women win Saudi election

Sweet.

Two Saudi businesswomen have been elected in the kingdom's first ballot in which women were allowed to stand.

Lama al-Suleiman and Nashwa Taher were among 12 successful candidates voted onto the board of Jeddah's chamber of commerce and industry.

The turnout was low and the election was only a local affair, but analysts say it is a significant step.

I’d say so! Now about that driving thing…

Posted by Jessica - November 30, 2005, at 12:46PM | in International , Politics

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