In an article published in the Saudi English daily Arab News, Saudi columnist Amr Muhammad Al-Faisal wrote of his surprise at learning of the limited rights granted to women in Saudi Arabia. The following are excerpts from the article:(1) 'Saudi Law Does Not Allow Women to Run a Business Even if They Own It' "I have followed with great enthusiasm reports of the goings-on [at] the recently concluded Jeddah Economic Forum. Prominent among the stories was the presence of Saudi businesswomen at the forum. I discussed with one delegate, a well-known Saudi lawyer, the importance of these gatherings which can...