Saudi women’s real story

There are few subjects that the international media gets so wrong as Saudi women. A cursory flick through articles new and old would lead any sane reader to believe we’re…

Dr Thoraya Ahmed Obaid

Thoraya Ahmed Obaid made the headlines in 1963 as the first Saudi woman to receive a government scholarship to study at…

Lubna Olayan

Lubna Olayan is CEO of the Olayan Financing Company, putting her in charge of over 40 companies, one of the largest investors in the Saudi and regional stock markets, and some $10bn. In 1983…

Princess Deena Abdulaziz

Princess Deena Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia is taking the fashion world by storm as the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Arabia.

Maisah Sobaihi

Dr Maisah Sobaihi is one of the first Saudi female comedians, and a widely respected voice for Saudi women across the world.