Princess Reema Empowers Saudi Women
Born in Saudi Arabia, Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud spent her formative years in the United States, where her father was ambassador from 1983-2005. Princess Reema earned a degree in museum … [Read more...]
Meet H&M’s New Hijabi Model
A hijab-wearing model is making headlines this week as she is featured in mega popular retailer H&M’s latest video campaign “Close The Loop.” Mariah Idrissi, a 23-year-old Londoner of Moroccan and … [Read more...]
ANGLE ON: Gaza’s Female Fixers
The government in Gaza requires foreign journalists to use a local, approved sponsor -- better known as a fixer. These fixers need to have a good command of the English language, extensive contacts, … [Read more...]
In Minneapolis, Somali-Muslim Businesswoman Key To Their Own Success
A Somali shopping center in Minneapolis is home to 175 clothing stores, hair salons, henna shops, restaurants and even a mosque – 150 stores are owned by women, and many are Muslim. According to the … [Read more...]
Afghan Governor Seema Joyenda Is Inspiration To Women
Seema Joyenda is the third elected female governor in Afghanistan history. She is governor of the province of Ghor which is known as one of the country’s most impoverished areas. Though the governor … [Read more...]
Arab Female Artists… And Their Moment
Given the popularity of Iranian-born artist Shirin Neshat current show at DC’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, it seems that Arab women artists are (finally) having a major moment in … [Read more...]
British Muslim Women Not Exercising Enough, Enter Sports Hijab
In England, Muslim women are reported to be less participatory in sports and exercise. Enter martial arts champion Ruqsana Begum who has designed her own sports hijab; first inspired when she saw … [Read more...]
SPOTLIGHT ON: Yasmine Al Massri of ABC’s “Quantico”
The New York Times interviews actress Yasmine Al Massri (“Miral”) on her role in ABC’s upcoming FBI thriller “Quantico” (debuting September 27th) in which she plays a hijab-wearing, FBI … [Read more...]
Update on Women’s Suffrage Movement in Saudi Arabia
For the first time, women in Saudi Arabia have been able to register to vote in the country's municipal elections which takes place in December but to date, there have been just sixteen women who have … [Read more...]
Teen Female Wrestler Wants To Conquer Middle East
Born in Lebanon and raised in Saudia Arabia, seventeen-year old Gheeda Chamasaddine has big dreams – that of being the first female pro wrestler in the Arab world. Now living in Dubai, Ms. … [Read more...]
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