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A draft bill that would ban the wearing of the hijab in sporting competitions will pass on to France's National Assembly after the Senate on Wednesday declined to vote on the legislation. The broader bill is devoted to "democratising spor..
A job advert to recruit 30 female train drivers in Saudi Arabia has attracted 28,000 applicants, highlighting the scale of pent up demand as the conservative kingdom opens up more opportunities to women. Spanish railway operator Renfe said on Wedn..
CITY OF VATICAN- On Saturday, Pope Francis used his New Year's speech to deliver a strong call to halt violence against women, calling it "insulting to God." Francis, 85, conducted Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on the solemnity of..
Hazal Tunc and her friends founded Turkey's first women-only street market eight years ago to help victims of domestic violence and divorcees, and it has provided them with jobs and security - until now. Like organisations and companies across..
The Taliban have decreed they are banning forced marriage of women in Afghanistan, a move likely meant to address criteria the international community consider a precondition to recognizing their government and restoring aid The Taliban decreed on..
Women have been banned from appearing in television dramas in Afghanistan under new rules imposed by the Taliban government. Female journalists and presenters have also been ordered to wear headscarves on screen, although the guidelines do not say..
A woman was arrested in Kuwait for violating religious sentiments. Kuwait media reported that a British expatriate was referred to the police after a Kuwait citizen reported to the police that he had noticed at a private hospital that the lady had..
The sixth edition of the Merwad Exhibition is seen as an “ideal hub” to launch and introduce women designers and entrepreneurs, said Qatar Chamber board member Ibtihaj al-Ahmadani, who inaugurated the event on Friday. Slated until Octo..
Voters chose none of the 26 women who stood for election in Qatar's first legislative elections on Saturday, disappointing candidates who had wanted to lend a voice for women and other Qataris in the Gulf monarchy's political process. The ..
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Qatar Secures Place Among the World's Top 10 Wealthiest Nations
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Hamad International Airport Witnesses Record Increase in Passenger Traffic

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