women
China’s Trip.com chief on journey to boost working mothers
Life & Style
December 1, 2019
China’s Trip.com chief on journey to boost working mothers
The head of Chinese travel giant Trip.com, Jane Sun, is on a mission to propel women through her workforce, spearheading…
Thousands rally worldwide against abuse of women
World
November 26, 2019
Thousands rally worldwide against abuse of women
Tens of thousands have rallied across the world to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women,…
First Saudi woman driver to race car in kingdom
Middle East
November 23, 2019
First Saudi woman driver to race car in kingdom
Sliding behind the wheel of a sleek electric SUV, Reema Juffali is set to blaze a trail in male-dominated motor…
Pope in Thailand calls for action to protect women, children
World
November 21, 2019
Pope in Thailand calls for action to protect women, children
BANGKOK (AP) — Pope Francis urged more efforts to combat the “humiliation” of women and children forced into prostitution as…
Three performers stabbed on stage in Saudi capital
Middle East
November 12, 2019
Three performers stabbed on stage in Saudi capital
A Yemeni man stabbed three performers during a live play in the Saudi capital Monday, police said, in the first…
Australia’s women footballers get landmark equal pay deal
World
November 6, 2019
Australia’s women footballers get landmark equal pay deal
Women footballers playing for Australia’s national team will earn the same as their male counterparts under a deal unveiled Wednesday…
Egypt’s Investment Minister talks women empowerment in Future Investment Initiative 2019 forum
Egypt
October 29, 2019
Egypt’s Investment Minister talks women empowerment in Future Investment Initiative 2019 forum
Egypt’s Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahr Nasr discussed the economic empowerment of women in Egypt on Tuesday during…
Riham Saeed acquitted of ‘mocking obese’ charge
Cinema/TV
October 29, 2019
Riham Saeed acquitted of ‘mocking obese’ charge
The Giza Misdemeanors Court acquitted host Riham Saeed of charges of ridiculing obese Egyptians. The first trial session was held…
BBC names two Egyptians among world’s 100 most inspiring women
Egypt
October 21, 2019
BBC names two Egyptians among world’s 100 most inspiring women
Two Egyptian women, acclaimed swimmer Farida Osman and AI entrepreneur Rana al-Kaliouby, are part of the BBC’s 2019 list of…
Saudi Arabia eases restrictions on women taking hotel rooms
Middle East
October 6, 2019
Saudi Arabia eases restrictions on women taking hotel rooms
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia has lifted some restrictions on women traveling in the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom,…