Saudi woman detained for driving.
May 21st 2011, 11:17 pm
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Saudi woman detained for driving.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43121118...ica/?gt1=43001
$300-$400 = 1120-1500 riyals. Do drivers really get paid that much? I don't mean they don't deserve it for the work they do but rather I thought their pay would be comparable to Dubai construction workers, which is like around $200, right?
Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world to ban women — both Saudi and foreign — from driving. The prohibition forces families to hire live-in drivers, and those who cannot afford the $300 to $400 a month for a driver must rely on male relatives to drive them to work, school, shopping or the doctor
May 21st 2011, 11:50 pm
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Re: Saudi woman detained for driving.
Would't it be cheaper to take a taxis or car pool?
May 22nd 2011, 12:11 am
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But Taxi = non related male driver, though that same problem is there with a driver, so does a male family member accompany them? But if a male family member goes with them, then why the need for a driver??
But aren't the lingerie salesfolk men?
But aren't the lingerie salesfolk men?
May 22nd 2011, 2:00 am
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Re: Saudi woman detained for driving.
apparently the driver is seen as part of the car 
and therefore he doesn't count as a person, so women can go out even though he's not related....but maybe I was told porkies...
and therefore he doesn't count as a person, so women can go out even though he's not related....but maybe I was told porkies...
May 22nd 2011, 3:23 am
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think there's a day of demonstration next month when a load of women will get behind the wheel
May 22nd 2011, 7:41 am
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Re: Saudi woman detained for driving.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43121118...ica/?gt1=43001
$300-$400 = 1120-1500 riyals. Do drivers really get paid that much? I don't mean they don't deserve it for the work they do but rather I thought their pay would be comparable to Dubai construction workers, which is like around $200, right?
$300-$400 = 1120-1500 riyals. Do drivers really get paid that much? I don't mean they don't deserve it for the work they do but rather I thought their pay would be comparable to Dubai construction workers, which is like around $200, right?
Taxi's are the only real alternative to those who cannot afford a driver - bearing in mind you also have to buy a car as well as paying for a driver!
May 22nd 2011, 8:57 am
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Re: Saudi woman detained for driving.
yes they are, however some stores are employing women now.
May 22nd 2011, 9:49 am
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La Senza are still using men I think, watched a documentary about it a couple of months ago
May 22nd 2011, 11:55 am
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Re: Saudi woman detained for driving.
On most compounds, the limo drivers have family driver status so they can take the ladies of the compound shopping etc.
May 22nd 2011, 12:03 pm
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Thats pretty close but not quite. "Family drivers" have a different profession in their Iqamas (labour card) which means that they are approved to drive ladies etc - no idea on what qualifies them for this.
On most compounds, the limo drivers have family driver status so they can take the ladies of the compound shopping etc.
On most compounds, the limo drivers have family driver status so they can take the ladies of the compound shopping etc.
May 22nd 2011, 12:31 pm
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Yes, and apparently, women must remove the face veil when entering. For security and health and safety reasons...
When my wife goes into her Ladies Branch of the bank, she always comes out telling me how tarty all the bank tellers are dressed. Loads of make up, teetering high heels, tight skirts, low tops. Sounds great I said, how do I get in for a peep?
When my wife goes into her Ladies Branch of the bank, she always comes out telling me how tarty all the bank tellers are dressed. Loads of make up, teetering high heels, tight skirts, low tops. Sounds great I said, how do I get in for a peep?
May 22nd 2011, 2:49 pm
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I have been told that drivers and sales men are not really seen as "men" due to their nationality.
Strange thing though, as we have "family only days" in malls over here....to keep away those men that apparently aren't men....
Strange thing though, as we have "family only days" in malls over here....to keep away those men that apparently aren't men....
May 22nd 2011, 3:21 pm
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Well she broke the law - should get the appropiate penalty.