“Burkas For Babies,” One Cleric’s Fatwa
One of the justifications for expecting Saudi Arabian women to wear a burka -- a full body veil -- is…
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Now Electronically Tracks Its Women
Saudi Arabia, the only country in the world that forbids women to drive, and which was ranked second to last…
Non-Muslims Warned to Respect Ramadan or Face Expulsion in Saudi Arabia
Officials in Saudi Arabia warned non-Muslin expatriates that they cannot eat, drink or smoke in public until Ramadan ends. If…
Saudi Arabia Bans Gays and Lesbians from School
A law that bans gays and ‘tom boys,’ lesbians, from attending schools and universities is being enforced by the Saudi…
High Price to Pay for Tweeting
An incongruous mixture of archaic religious strictures and cutting-edge technology could result in the possible execution, by beheading, of a…
Father Trying to Sell Son on Facebook
Here is an interesting question we would like to pose: if you are out of work and you are having…
Morning Update
Good morning! Today is Thursday, January 13, and here's a quick glance at our recent headlines... As flood waters rise,…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Friday, October 29th. Here's a quick look back at yesterday's stories. Vinson & Elkins added…
Vinson & Elkins Adds Prominent International Project Finance Lawyer In Abu Dhabi, and Deepens Middle East Practice With Addition of Six Associates
With the addition of project development and finance partner, Jon Nash, Vinson & Elkins LLP continues to expand its Middle…
Baker Botts’ Jordan Heads Back To The Middle East
Baker Botts partner and former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Robert W. Jordan is heading back to the region as…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Wednesday, April 7, and here's a look back at yesterday's news... Quarles & Brady snag…
Vinson & Elkins Adds to Middle East Practice
International law firm Vinson & Elkins has expanded its Middle East practice with the addition of two new partners, Sami…