SXSW Interactive: Princess Reema and Women in the Saudi Workforce

Progress and continued struggle for women in Saudi Arabia

"...the West, women’s champions fight for equal pay; in Saudi Arabia, they’re advocating for continued opportunities to work outside..."

March 15, 2015 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Wadjda

In this first Saudi Arabian film ever directed by a woman, much is revealed about the reality of life for women there via its story of a 10-year-old girl who wants a bicycle.

"...Wadjda is the first Saudi Arabian film directed by a woman, which is no..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Hologram for the King

Tom Hanks stars in this seriocomic take on Dave Eggers’ 2012 novel

"...– selling holographic teleconferencing technology to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia – as though it were a life preserver...."

April 22, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Kingdom

Initially, The Kingdom seems like it might be another of this season's politically charged movies, but it actually plays more like an explosive episode of CSI: Riyadh.

"...and fuzzy logic of something resembling CSI: Riyadh. The Saudi Arabia-set story opens with a brief history of the..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Eve of Destruction

Lawrence Wright on 'The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9 / 11'

"...them are the presence of U.S. troops on the Arabian peninsula, U.S. support of the Israeli occupation of Palestine,..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Books Feature by Taylor Holland

The Hightower Lowdown

Our friends look a lot like our enemies; the Charleston Five; and burning your feet for Burger King!

"...what of our rich and repressive oil buddies in Saudi Arabia? George Bush the Elder, Dick Cheney and his..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Govern With Hypocrisy

"...practice. Case in point: On his recent trip to Saudi Arabia, President Bush promised to supply enriched uranium to..."

May 20, 2008 Postmarks

World Cup: Opening Week Preview

Opening week preview

"...10am: Russia-Saudi Arabia (Group A, Fox) Traditional opener in Moscow features..."

June 15, 2018 Sports Feature

World Cup Watch: It’s Kickoff Time in Qatar

The highs and lows as the tournament begins

"...the biggest World Cup upset in history, as unfancied Saudi Arabia came from behind to shock Argentina, who was..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

World Cup Watch: And So It Begins ...

The World Cup kicks off in what organizers promise won't be the Fyre Festival of sporting events

"...C: Argentina (3), Mexico (13), Poland (26), Saudi Arabia (51)..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

World Cup TV Schedule

Who’s playing, where, and when

"...Senegal B: England, IR Iran, USA, Wales C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland D: France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia E:..."

Nov. 7, 2022 Sports Post

World Cup Cocktails

A drink for each of the 32 teams in the tournament

"...Portugal produces a solid wine for a great price. Saudi Arabia Alcohol is completely banned in Saudi Arabia under..."

June 8, 2018 Food Post by R.T. Frank

Public Notice: Clowns to the Left of Us, Jokers to the Right

The overwhelming hubris and audacity of Uber continues

"...the headline, "Uber's No Good, Very Bad Deal with Saudi Arabia" – "The ride-hailing giant disclosed last night that..."

June 10, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Hightower Report

Saudi Arabia puts lipstick on a pig; and Gary Winnick puts lipstick on his greed.

"...This is what the thugs who rule Saudi Arabia have done. And they do need help. After..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...it to nations hostile to the U.S. Egypt and Saudi Arabia receive a combined $12 billion annually, Saudi Arabia..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Column

Postmarks

World affairs and more Critical Mass mess missives

"...know that over half of the terrorists came from Saudi Arabia, that the money came from Saudi businessmen as..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Column

The Dissident

Unfurling the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, and the rot at the heart of Saudi Arabia

"...the Washington Post journalist who disappeared after he visited Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul. A well-documented case against the..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

The Hightower Lowdown

John Ashcroft goes on an imperious jihad; King George throws away our Constitution; and corporate greedheads profit from censorship.

"...industry, which is enthusiastically helping the royal dictators of Saudi Arabia block the Saudi people's access to all Web..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Letters at 3AM: A Big Picture and a Long Game

A U.S. military powered by biofuels could be a game-changer that ends the oil wars

"...oil originated in five countries, listed by volume: Canada, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Venezuela, and Nigeria. Of the next 10..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Tena, I remember that a group led by a Saudi, Osama bin Laden, brother to George W. Bush's first..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Column

I Remember!

"...Tena, I remember that a group led by a Saudi, Osama bin Laden, brother to George W. Bush's first..."

Sept. 6, 2005 Postmarks

The Lost Leonardo

High intrigue and big money in the murky world of high art

"...Why, it’s everyone’s favorite authoritarian, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia himself, Mohammed bin Salman, and you know when..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Scandalous: The True Story of the National Enquirer

The shocking history of America's sleaziest tabloid

"...in the wrong direction with a slick magazine promoting Saudi Arabia and an enthusiastic presidential endorsement compromising a longstanding..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

World Cup: Previewing the Group Stage Finales

Food pairings for fútbol fans

"...June 30-July 2, 9am & 1pm. * Already out: Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Egypt, Morocco, Peru, Costa Rica, Panama,..."

June 25, 2018 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...weakest groups in memory: host Russia, Uruguay, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. See the full groupings below:..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Breakfast With Bigots

Kerbey Lane deals with fallout from customer's Islamophobic comments

"...who told them that they should “go back to Saudi Arabia,” and asked them if they had a gun,..."

Dec. 6, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

The Luv Doc: Boobs or Balls?

If you could re-live your life as either sex, which would it be?

"...places I wouldn’t want come back to as woman: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sudan, Mali - and on our side..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Mortification

A sobering advertisement for birth control

"...Mort, that somewhere in the Middle East – maybe Saudi Arabia – there is a mother covered completely in..."

May 30, 2014 Column by The Luv Doc

The Hightower Report

Weapons in the Name of Peace?; and Conservatism or Crackpotism?

"...OK a blockbuster sale to the monarchical rulers of Saudi Arabia. Some $90 billion worth of top-line fighter jets,..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Horns, St. Ed's Stay Unbeaten, and More

Longhorns and Hilltoppers soccer squads stay unbeaten, plus more soccer news from here and afar

"...2 - 3 Japan Qatar 3 - 0 Uzbekistan Saudi Arabia 1 - 1 Iran Korea DPR 1 -..."

Sept. 10, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

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