Women say Saudi Arabia has advanced significantly in just the past year, with more choices regarding work, fashion (including colored abayas) and social spaces, but restrictions remain everywhere.
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Sundays Off: U.A.E. Changes Its Weekend to Align With West
The United Arab Emirates, in a nod to global markets, has changed its workweek, declaring that Sunday, a work day in much of the Arab world, is now part of the weekend. Fridays will be half days.
Can Olaf Scholz, Germany’s New Chancellor, Revive the Left in Europe?
Olaf Scholz wants to win back workers who defected to the populist far right. Success could make him a model for Social Democrats everywhere.
India’s Economy Still Weak, Despite a Strong Third Quarter
Covid-19 essentially robbed the country of more than a year of badly needed economic growth. That’s lost ground that cannot be regained quickly.
Contending With the Pandemic, Wealthy Nations Wage Global Battle for Migrants
Covid kept many people in place. Now several developed countries, facing aging labor forces and worker shortages, are racing to recruit, train and integrate foreigners.
Outside COP26, Trash in Glasgow Piles High
At COP26, delegates address the need to curb emissions and mass consumption to save the planet while the reality of today’s throwaway society is all too apparent nearby.
China Evergrande Troubles Spread Through Property Sector
Global markets just weeks ago were fretting over the possible failure of Evergrande. Now the developer says the worst is over, even as other companies show signs of trouble.
Trieste, Center of Italy’s Anti-Vaccine Protests, Is Now a Covid Hot Spot
After leading the resistance to the government’s new health pass, the northeastern port city of Trieste is home to a worrying spike in cases.
Governments Must Invest in Jobs in Green Economy, Ban Ki-moon Says.
His comments come amid rising concern that transitioning to a greener economy could provoke a backlash if the cost falls to low- and middle-income people.
How Car Shortages Are Putting the Economy at Risk
Because so many jobs depend on automaking, the industry’s production problems are causing the pain to ripple.