· August, 2010

Stories about Saudi Arabia from August, 2010

Saudi Arabia: In Memory of Dr Ghazi Al Gosaibi

  16 August 2010

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are mourning the loss of an intellectual who has contributed greatly to the cultural and development scene of both neighbouring countries. Ghazi Al Gosaibi, a poet, author, Ambassador and minister, died yesterday at the age of 70. Bloggers and tweeps remember him in this round up of reactions from across the Arab world.

Saudi Arabia: Where Women are Dependents Forever and Ever

  12 August 2010

Did you know that Saudi Arabia has a service in place where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends a text message to a male guardian every time a "dependent" leaves the country? Saudi blogger Eman Al Nafjan opens Pandora's Box when she questions the new development.