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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236599
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The measures represent a milestone in the ongoing process of easing restrictive rules which make women legally dependent on husbands or male relatives. However, several leading…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245974
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This follows the detentions on November 4 of multiple important royal family members, ministers and former ministers, most notably the powerful head of the National Guard.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225598
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The visit signals that the Biden administration accepts that it must deal with the crown prince and is reconciled to him becoming king. Bin Salman was worried that Washington…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271139
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's centralised approach to governing takes less account of tribal interests than his predecessors did.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252909
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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…
Succession in Gulf Arab states.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB227726
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SAUDI ARABIA: Royal arrests may raise investor fears
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES251199
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Gendered online intimidation and violence in Iraq is often politically motivated, aimed at silencing dissenting voices and encouraging women to retreat from public life. State…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271629
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This means the leadership must manage a significant social change, catalysed by an engaged and 'globalised' youth segment. At the same time, the economy has to accommodate…