Saudi arabia

DW: Your book, "Built on Sand: Saudi Arabia — a Problematic Ally" (in German) describes the country as a "black box" from which practically no information emerges. The little we do hear about the country does not sound very promising. Is the human rights situation, or that of women's rights, really so bad? Sebastian Sons: You have to distinguish between political and societal openings in Saudi Arabia. We are definitely seeing an opening up of society that is primarily benefiting women. Their legal, economic and social situation has significantly improved in recent years, and not just now under the new king and crown prince. The historic high point was the decision to lift the driving ban for women. But that doesn't actually play such a big role in Saudi Arabia. Much more important is how women can be better integrated into the labor market. Many of them are very well educated and want to take part in economic life. Many young women are also pushing for change … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia’s cultural change: Civil society meets ‘top-down’ reform

ANTHONY JOSHUA has become a two-time world heavyweight champion. The Watford ace downed Andy Ruiz by a wide points decision in Saudi Arabia to win back his WBA, WBO and IBF title belts. Follow all the latest from the world of boxing here... James Orr11 hours ago7th December 2019From Wally Downes in Saudi Arabia… Ruiz and AJ hug and Joshua’s dad gets into the ring to congratulate and hug his son. Joshua gets wiped down and AJ’s dad Robert has just hugged Eddie Hearn, just six months ago he wanted to chin him over the shock loss in New York. AJ raises his hands and climbs a corner turnbuckle, Eddie Hearn leaps and bounds around the ring like he has just put on a masterful 36 minute boxing lesson. AJ and Ruiz meet in the middle and talk and embrace again.  Joshua holds his belts aloft and visits each side of the ring to meet the crowds. With spotlets of blood still caught in his sideburn he surveys the situation and puts his arm around his dad. James Orr11 hours … [Read more...] about 10pm Boxing news LIVE: Joshua BEATS Ruiz REACTION, Eubank Jr fighting in New York, and Whyte wins in Saudi Arabia

ANDY RUIZ JR has admitted "three months of partying" was to blame for his one-sided defeat to Anthony Joshua. Back in June the Mexican delivered one of boxing's biggest ever shocks when he floored AJ four times on the way to a seventh-round stoppage win. But on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia, it was a very different Ruiz Jr standing toe-toe-toe with Joshua - weighing 15lbs heavier for a start. And speaking after the fight, Ruiz Jr admitted his preparation was to blame for the tame loss. The 30-year-old said: "Three months of partying and celebrating affected me, what can I say? "Being overweight, I wasn't fluid enough, I wasn't moving the way I wanted to move."I think if I'm lighter I'm going to let my hands go and be a completely different fighter." DIDN'T LISTEN TO COACHES He was then asked what he'd do differently if granted a rematch with Joshua. He replied: "Listen to my coach. Listen to my dad. And take it more seriously. "I'm OK, I'm just a little disappointed. I should … [Read more...] about Andy Ruiz Jr blames ‘three months of partying and celebrating’ for Anthony Joshua defeat in Saudi Arabia

DILLIAN WHYTE will be looking to edge closer to securing a fight against WBC champion Deontay Wilder when he faces Mariusz Wach in Saudi Arabia this weekend. The Body Snatcher features on a huge heavyweight bill in Saudi Arabia on December 7 where Anthony Joshua is looking to win back his world titles against Andy Ruiz Jr. FIGHT NIGHT LIVE Follow ALL of the latest updates from Joshua vs Ruiz 2 Whyte - who hasn't fought since his points win against Oscar Rivas - was investigated by UKAD after 'adverse finding' in a drugs test. But the boxer has been cleared to fight, and knows a win against the Polish man will put him in line for a world title shot in 2020. When does Dillian Whyte fight Mariusz Wach? THE fight will be on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz J 2 on Saturday, December 7.It will take place at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia. What is the undercard and what is the order? Andy Ruiz Jr vs Anthony Joshua (from 8.45pm - WBA Super, IBF, WBO heavyweight titles) … [Read more...] about Joshua vs Ruiz undercard: Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin staring in TONIGHT’S heavyweight card in Saudi Arabia

Women will no longer have to be segregated from men in restaurants in Saudi Arabia, according to the country's government.The announcement from the Saudi ministry of municipalities and rural affairs comes as the latest reform to ease the strict social rules that have been in effect across the kingdom for decades.It cited a desire to attract investments and greater business opportunities as a reason for the decision, in a statement published by the state-run Saudi Press Agency.Until now, women in Saudi Arabia have been required to use separate entrances and sit behind partitions when dining out to prevent them being visible to single men.They were forbidden entry to any restaurant or cafe that was too small to uphold this mandatory segregation. Advertisement This is part of what the conservative Muslim country has traditionally viewed as a requirement in line with religion, although other Muslim-majority countries do not have similar restrictions.For decades, it has been … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia lifts ban on segregating women and men in restaurants