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1 – 7 of 7In Saudi Arabia, more than 2 million Muslims performed hajj (the annual pilgrimage required of all Muslims in their lifetimes to Islam's holiest sites, Mecca and Medina), reaching…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280059
ISSN: 2633-304X
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SAUDI ARABIA: Hosting global events will be a priority
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES276034
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Hotels in Qatar are fully booked and expensive. Many fans are opting to stay in neighbouring countries, from where dozens of newly introduced shuttle flights will transport them…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274025
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Following the high-profile end to the female driving ban in mid-2018, the Riyadh leadership launched a slew of social reforms, including new entertainment opportunities. Most…
SAUDI ARABIA: Tourism plans may face social blockages
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES264411
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SAUDI ARABIA: Rapprochement will disincentivise change
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES238772
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The rapid social changes under way, such as letting women drive and reopening cinemas, largely focus on creating new economic opportunities. They also serve a political purpose…