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  • Saudi Arabia bans cuddly toys

    12/17/2003 10:59:03 AM PST · by Alouette · 60 replies · 804+ views
    Jerusalem Post ^ | Dec. 17, 2003
    Saudi Arabia has banned the importation of female dolls and teddy bears, giving merchants three months to dispose of such stock, a state-guided newspaper reported Wednesday. Interior Minister Prince Nayef ordered the ban which was relayed around the country by the national Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Al-Riyadh said. The daily gave no reason for the ban, which could not be confirmed with government officials Wednesday. The ban singled out stuffed-animal toys and dolls of brides. It made no mention of male dolls and it was not clear if these were banned as well. The order also prohibited the importation...
  • Saudi Columnist on Women's Rights in Saudi Arabia

    02/20/2003 4:14:31 PM PST · by knighthawk · 16 replies · 1,832+ views
    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...