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What is a rehabilitation program?
Rehabilitation ("ta'heel" in Arabic) comprising cognitive behaviour programmes, art, culture, religious and sports activities. After care. This continues after their release into society. "Welcome to the oasis of wisdom," said Dr Hamid Al-Shayri, a sociologist from King Saud University.
What is the purpose of the halfway house?
Founded in 2004, following a series of devastating al-Qaeda attacks in Saudi Arabia, it is intended to be a halfway house between prison and open society. Most of its inmates are Saudis, convicted under anti-terrorist laws. It prepares ex-convicts for life on the outside and tries to purge them of any violent ideas.
How long do inmates stay in prison?
Inmates spend a minimum of three months at the centre before being assessed to see if they ready for release, Their overall programme is divided into three parts: 1 A counselling phase, which takes place while they are still in prison and before they arrive at the centre 2 Rehabilitation ("ta'heel" in Arabic) comprising cognitive behaviour programmes, art, culture, religious and sports activities 3 After care. This continues after their release into society
When did Saudi Arabia lift the ban on women driving?
Lifting the ban on women driving in 2018 was a huge cultural shift for the Kingdom, with a continuos stream of reforms introduced. According to a report by the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) released in May, Saudi Arabia relaxed its guardianship laws and enhanced the roles of women in society by granting them more ...
What is the Vision 2030?
The Vision 2030 website outlined that in order to enable a thriving economy of the future, it will need to increase employment, with ensuring more jobs are available to women.
When was Vision 2030 launched?
Some major advances have been made since Vision 2030 was launched in 2016. It is safe to say that the changing role of women in Saudi Arabia’s workforce will continue to reap great rewards for its economy.
Does Saudi Arabia have women's rights?
Saudi Arabia has made significant improvements in women’s legal rights with reforms linked to sexual harassment, retirement rights, and mobility within and outside the Kingdom, the report said.
