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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…
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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Evaluation of women's empowerment programmes.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB231916
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Assessment of women's empowerment policies.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211247
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In April, the Saudi defence ministry announced employment opportunities for women as well as men. These developments reflect the government’s efforts to increase women’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279436
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The changes come amid deep concerns over respect for the rule of law, entrenched macroeconomic frailties and ongoing unrest across the country. They also continue a pattern of…
Campaign finance and political parties.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB208331
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This development is at the centre of 'Vision 2030', the kingdom's new medium-term strategy for reducing reliance on crude oil revenue and improving economic efficiency. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211021
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These include a reorganisation of global value chains, an increase in intraregional trade in the other regions and a resurgence of economic nationalism. The report urges increased…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259075
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The handover was one of several changes to the politburo that have brought to an end the leadership of the 1959 revolution. The new politburo is nevertheless dominated by familiar…