Jennifer Lopez performs in plunging fringe bodysuit at Riyadh event, netizens slam ’double standards’ in Saudi Arabia
4 months, 1 week ago

Jennifer Lopez performs in plunging fringe bodysuit at Riyadh event, netizens slam ’double standards’ in Saudi Arabia

Live Mint  

Jennifer Lopez evoked mixed reactions this week as she performed at the Elie Saab fashion show in Saudi Arabia — with many lauding the country for its increasingly progressive outlook. “A woman dressing like this would have been unthinkable in Saudi Arabia just a few years ago,” cheered another user. Many on social media however contended that Saudi Arabia remained conservative at heart — with women citizens still facing restrictions. “Saudi Arabia acting like a progressive country with foreigners while still punishing Saudi citizens for anything they do…You cannot have 2 laws, a strict one for citizens, and a liberal one for foreigners!

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What it’s like to travel as a woman in Saudi Arabia
55 years, 2 months ago

What it’s like to travel as a woman in Saudi Arabia

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, CNN — Saudi Arabia’s historic treasures were long hidden behind a practically insurmountable barrier to international visitors, especially women travelers. Today, women traveling to Saudi Arabia do not need a male companion, and are not required to dress any more restrictively than what would be deemed “modest.” Living in nearby Qatar …

Wives catcalled and turned away from shopping malls for 'exposing their shoulders' as their husbands toil playing football in stifling heat in front of sparse crowds... what life's really like for ex-
1 year, 2 months ago

Wives catcalled and turned away from shopping malls for 'exposing their shoulders' as their husbands toil playing football in stifling heat in front of sparse crowds... what life's really like for ex-

Daily Mail  

Footballers' WAGs in Saudi Arabia have revealed how they have been publicly abused, catcalled and even refused entry into shops and restaurants because of how they are dressed - prompting some to question their future in the country. Female shoppers wearing traditional Saudi Arabian dress walk through the Kingdom Centre shopping mall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia One WAG was turned …

Another woman has been barred from a flight for looking sexy because airlines don’t understand their own policies | Holly Baxter
3 years, 8 months ago

Another woman has been barred from a flight for looking sexy because airlines don’t understand their own policies | Holly Baxter

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This time, it was Turkish influencer and bodybuilder Deniz Saypinar, who says she tried to board …

Saudi golf Ladies European Tour kicks off with prize of $1M
4 years, 4 months ago

Saudi golf Ladies European Tour kicks off with prize of $1M

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s leg of the Ladies European Tour kicked off Thursday with a prize of $1 million up for grabs in the latest push by the kingdom to host major sports and entertainment events. Most Saudi women also cover their hair and face in black veils, although in major cities like Jiddah and Riyadh younger …

Saudi Arabia makes effort to polish their image and appeal youngsters
5 years, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia makes effort to polish their image and appeal youngsters

Deccan Chronicle  

Diriyah: Supermodels and social media mavens, their makeup artists and hairstylists in tow posed at a concert in leather pants, chunky sweaters and trendy black combat boots. The bevvy of Instagram stars, former Victoria’s Secret models, including Alessandra Ambrosio, and Hollywood actors like Ryan Phillipe, Ed Westwick and Wilmer Valderrama were invited to Saudi Arabia over the weekend to promote …

Saudi Arabia cuts loose with bevy of models and a rave
5 years, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia cuts loose with bevy of models and a rave

Associated Press  

DIRIYAH, Saudi Arabia — Supermodels and social media mavens, their makeup artists and hair stylists in tow, posed at a concert in leather pants, chunky sweaters and trendy black combat boots. The bevy of Instagram stars, former Victoria’s Secret models, including Alessandra Ambrosio, and Hollywood actors like Ryan Phillipe, Ed Westwick and Wilmer Valderrama were invited to Saudi Arabia over …

Saudi Arabia to fine tourists for wearing tight clothes, kissing in public; interior ministry decision comes amid tourism push
5 years, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia to fine tourists for wearing tight clothes, kissing in public; interior ministry decision comes amid tourism push

Firstpost  

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia said on Saturday it would issue fines for 19 offences related to public decency, such as immodest dress and public displays of affection, as the Muslim kingdom opens up to foreign tourists. The Interior Ministry decision accompanies the launch of a visa regime allowing holidaymakers from 49 states to visit one of the world’s most closed-off countries. …

Saudi Arabia introduces 'decency' rules for tourists. Fines for tight clothes, kissing in public
5 years, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia introduces 'decency' rules for tourists. Fines for tight clothes, kissing in public

India TV News  

Saudi Arabia's government has unveiled a series of public conduct rules that went into effect on Saturday and include fines for 19 different types of infractions, including playing loud music in residential neighbourhoods, not picking up pet waste and spitting in the street. Also included in the list of infractions are "behaviours that are contrary to morality, including those of …

Saudi women launch unique protest against strict dressing rules, wear traditional body shroud inside-out
6 years, 4 months ago

Saudi women launch unique protest against strict dressing rules, wear traditional body shroud inside-out

Firstpost  

Saudi women have mounted a rare protest against the abaya, posting pictures on social media wearing the obligatory body-shrouding robe inside out. Riyadh: Saudi women have mounted a rare protest against the abaya, posting pictures on social media wearing the obligatory body-shrouding robe inside out. Using the hashtag “inside-out abaya”, dozens of women have posted pictures of flipped robes in …

WWE women’s movement takes hit with Saudi Arabia involvement
6 years, 5 months ago

WWE women’s movement takes hit with Saudi Arabia involvement

Associated Press  

Former WWE champ Alexa Bliss ditched her skimpy two-piece ring gear for a full bodysuit. She went hold-to-hold with Sasha Banks to make wrestling history — and fans in a country where women have had to fight for the right to drive responded with chants of “This is hope!” “The welcome was so warm,” Bliss said of fighting Banks for …

Female Saudi presenter 'flees country' after investigation launched into ‘indecent’ on-air outfit
6 years, 8 months ago

Female Saudi presenter 'flees country' after investigation launched into ‘indecent’ on-air outfit

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A female television presenter under …

Saudi Arabia's entertainment chief fired after conservative backlash over Russian circus ‘nudity'
6 years, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia's entertainment chief fired after conservative backlash over Russian circus ‘nudity'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The head of Saudi Arabia’s …

Vogue Arabia sparks anger with cover featuring Saudi princess while women activists remain in jail
6 years, 9 months ago

Vogue Arabia sparks anger with cover featuring Saudi princess while women activists remain in jail

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vogue Arabia has been criticised …

Saudi Arabia fitness centre shut over video showing woman working out with uncovered hair
6 years, 11 months ago

Saudi Arabia fitness centre shut over video showing woman working out with uncovered hair

Hindustan Times  

Saudi sports authorities shut down a female fitness centre in Riyadh Friday over a contentious promotional video that appeared to show a woman in figure-hugging workout attire. Although the Saudi government is seeking to jump-start women’s sports, it is mandatory for women to wear body-shrouding abaya robes and also cover their hair in public in some areas of the Kingdom. …

Saudi women spend big on makeup, even if it’s just a glimpse
6 years, 11 months ago

Saudi women spend big on makeup, even if it’s just a glimpse

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Green lipstick, blue lipstick and 40 shades of foundation to choose from are just some of the reasons 18-year-old Shahad al-Qahtani is excited about superstar Rihanna’s makeup line debut in Saudi Arabia. Rihanna, known worldwide for her chart-topping songs and daring, provocative style, is wildly popular among the Saudi women coveting her new makeup line called …

Saudi women to be allowed into sports stadiums next year
7 years, 4 months ago

Saudi women to be allowed into sports stadiums next year

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia will allow women into sports stadiums as of next year, the kingdom’s latest step toward easing rules on gender segregation — but they will be seated in the so-called family section, an area separate from the male-only crowd. The General Sports Authority described the decision as one that will allow “families” into the …

Saudia Airlines refuses to fly passengers who expose arms or legs
7 years, 7 months ago

Saudia Airlines refuses to fly passengers who expose arms or legs

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saudia Airlines has issued a strict dress code for passengers and stated that it will refuse …

How one woman’s defiant Snapchat video of herself in a miniskirt shook Saudi Arabia
7 years, 8 months ago

How one woman’s defiant Snapchat video of herself in a miniskirt shook Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The woman, whose name has not been released, defied …

Saudi girl draws fire by posting Snapchat video of herself wearing a miniskirt in public online
7 years, 8 months ago

Saudi girl draws fire by posting Snapchat video of herself wearing a miniskirt in public online

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. State-linked news websites reported on Monday that officials in …

Saudi woman who wore miniskirt in viral video arrested after public outcry, reports say
7 years, 8 months ago

Saudi woman who wore miniskirt in viral video arrested after public outcry, reports say

Firstpost  

A Saudi woman has been arrested for defying the kingdom’s strict dress code by walking around in a miniskirt and crop top in a video that sparked public outrage. Dubai: A Saudi woman has been arrested for defying the kingdom’s strict dress code by walking around in a miniskirt and crop top in a video that sparked public outrage. The …

When a Saudi woman daring not to wear a hijab leads to calls for her beheading, maybe it's time the UK paid attention
8 years, 3 months ago

When a Saudi woman daring not to wear a hijab leads to calls for her beheading, maybe it's time the UK paid attention

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One man memorably declared: “Kill her …

Michelle Obama, without headscarf, stokes controversy in Saudi Arabia
10 years, 2 months ago

Michelle Obama, without headscarf, stokes controversy in Saudi Arabia

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Saudi Arabian embassy in the US has denied media reports that the country's state television had blurred out First Lady Michelle Obama at a meeting between President Barack Obama and the new Saudi king. The Saudi embassy said in a tweet, "Report by Bloomberg View's Josh Rogin that Saudi TV "blurred" image of First Lady Michelle Obama …

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