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Women Register to Vote for First Time in Saudi Arabia

Women in Saudi Arabia have begun registering to vote in municipal elections, the first time they are able to take part in the electoral process in the kingdom. Women will also be able to stand as candidates in the December

Saudi Grand Mufti Calls for Destruction of all Churches

Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah Al al-Sheikh, Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti and top authority on Sunni religious law, has called for all churches in the Arabian Peninsula to be destroyed, in accordance with Muhammad’s command to rid the region of

Riyadh, a City of Opportunity

Amidst the skyscrapers, shisha cafes entertain crowds of men sitting by water ponds and fountains. Some establishments have thin plastic overhead pipes that spray mist to cool customers. Wealth and beauty mark Riyadh. Some know Riyadh as the main seat

New Saudi Cities Bring an Opportunity for the Gospel

Saudi Arabia is known for its oil, mosques, head-scarves, and strict Islamic Laws and practices. However, despite the veneer of conservative traditions, a vibrant modern culture is emerging in Saudi Arabia’s top cities, with Riyadh, Mecca, Medina and Jeddah being

Saudi Arabia: facing the threat of the terrorist

The Islamic State recently threatened Saudi Arabia with a campaign to take over the country, called qadimun, or “we are coming.” Their earlier threat was to attack Mecca. In response, Saudi Arabia listed the Islamic State as a terrorist sponsor,

Saudi Arabia: Silencing critics who use twitter

Saudi Arabian prosecutors have brought cases against activists for change based on tweets which the authorities say denigrate Islam or its prophet.

Saudi Arabia: The divisions among Muslims

Significant differences exist within Islamic sects, most notably between the Sunni and Shia. These conflicts stem from ancient beliefs about who would inherit the leadership position after Muhammad died.

Saudi Arabia: encounters with social media

In many parts of the Arab World, political cartoons and clever language are bringing countless dictators down to size. Satire and parody are important pillars of political expression in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia: the challenge of terrorism within its borders

Saudi Arabia was relieved when Haj passed without any incidents as fears of terrorism within Islam’s borders shadowed the annual pilgrimage.

United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates has a veneer of success, but what happens under the surface?