Two women win Saudi election
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…
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my husband serves in millitary branch in Saudi.....
Hope he is ok...
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