Are Expat female drivers allowed?

Hi Guys, we are thinking of moving to Saudi from the UK and want to know if my Wife will be able to drive unaccompanied or go out etc.
Any advice will be appreciated.

13 May 2008, 11:00 2Coolman

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hello

Women are not allowed to drive a car..... but she is allowed to have a personal driver, or to catch a taxi alone, but i recomend a personal driver as some NOT ALL taxi drivers do harass the women.(that is my experience).

Kaia 14 May 2008, 02:34 - Report
no women drivers here

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO women are not allowed to drive at all......and depending on where you are in KSA some shops do not allow women to enter them.
Women here are most of the time escorted by a male relative of husband.
Your wife can walk alone, yes!!!!! and as above she can use a taxi, or get a free lance driver who you pay a monthly salary to.

Selwa 14 May 2008, 04:26 - Report
no women drivers

male relative OR husband sorry

Selwa 14 May 2008, 04:28 - Report
THANKS!

Hey, thanks very much for that. I think she will prefer having a Driver.
Thanks again for the quick response.

2Coolman 14 May 2008, 04:37 - Report
Think twice before you take your wife to Saudi Arabia

Ever wonder why women in Saudi Arabia are banned from driving. If your wife tries to drive alone on any road, she is most likely to get pursued by highway rapists and sex murderers. Besides, there are far, far too many rapes and incests happening everyday in Saudi Arabia. Rapists break into houses too. Some have raped and killed female migrant workers. Another thing, your wife would have to practise extra caution when entering shops. A lot of Saudi women have got sexually harassed in shops, hotels, buses, taxis, etc. Or worse, raped and murdered. Far too many Saudi women are disappearing everyday. I am sorry to tell you this, Saudi Arabia is not a safe country for your wife and daughters. Saudi Arabia is rated as one of the world's worst countries for sex crimes against women and female children and also for the sexual abuses against men and boys.
Try other female-friendly countries where women can feel safe on streets, in their homes, in cars or buses, in public places, etc.

Rita 21 Jun 2008, 03:44 - Report
oh

ohhhhh wow, i have not been in saudi long, but have met many foreign women and families here also. Im a foreignor and i do not live in a compund, but have not never had this trouble you have spoken of. I walk alone, enter shops alone, and even take taxis alone. I have found saudi a very friendly country so far and i will continue to stay for as long as i can. Some of the foreignors i know have been here 22 years and also never experienced this.

shimanna 21 Jun 2008, 07:26 - Report
lady car owner

women are not allowed to drive, but can an expat woman allowed to buy a car? I am a female doctor and I brought my family with me. Unfortunately our mobility has been very difficult. We've tried renting a car, but they would not allow us because my husband is my dependent and he was the one who has the license . We would like to buy a car, but are women expats allowed to buy one?

desperate expat commuter 22 Jun 2008, 11:22 - Report
Shimanna, Sorry to offend you!!

Shimanna,
I sorry you are offended by my post. You will be further offended by more truths in this post. I apologize for that, but you have to face the truths.
The sad truth is this, Saudi Arabia is still a very, very dangerous country for women and children including young boys. And it is UNSAFE for women drivers too.

SEVERAL, SEVERAL foreigners have experienced myriad problems in Saudi Arabia. Some women were nearly abducted. Some were threatened, even by police. When you meet them, it is most unlikely that they can trust you, as you are a Saudi woman - Saudi women cannot be never trusted to honour secrets or confidentiality as loose gossips bring troubles to foreigners.
Another thing, foreigners don't wish to offend your nationality as they are just being polite.

SAUDI ARABIA IS STILL THE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS COUNTRY FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
AFHGANISTAN is 2nd in place for rapes, incests, women trafficking, etc.
Far, far too many Saudi and foreign women are disappearing in Saudi Arabia, even from police stations, from prisons, hospitals, schools, public places, etc.

How have you ever wondered how there are so many, many, many multi-millionaires and billionaires in Saudi Arabia? How is that Saudi Arabia is now the world's RICHEST country? Ever wondered how Saudis earn their money?

Trafficking of women and children is the predominant trade in Saudi Arabia - many, many times more lucrative than even oil trade.
Some Saudis are heavily involved in sex trade in their homeland and abroad. They have got sex trades in Eygpt, Morroco, Thailand, etc. Saudi police and religious authories are heavily corrupted by bribes. For them, money talks. Sure, they make a FEW arrests and have that printed in newspapers. But then, the wealthier sex trade competitors are paying police to eliminate small competitions. Sex traders also bribe religious authorities, many "pious" ones being capable of hypocrisy and child sex abuse.

More shocking facts than that, far too many beautiful Saudi and foreign women are disappearing from Saudi prisons and police stations, many being sold to brothels. A lot of Saudi women get trafficked into non-muslim countries where Saudi men own brothels and sex shops. In some countries, Saudi-based brothels owners are permitted to display women in the sex shops' windows. To attract customers into sex shops, they have their women wearing the scantiest, gauziest lingeries such as thongs. Some are forced to expose their bare breasts to male passer-bys. Not only that, women are forced to take lessons in lap-dancing or pole-dancing.
Many devout muslim women have said "no, no, no..." a thousand time to unsolicited sex or degrading acts, and for their refusals, have received severe beatings. At the end, many succumb under torture or die.
However pious, they get beaten, gang raped and drugged everyday - drugged with heroin or cocaine as to subjugate them.

If you don't believe these stories, you should travel abroad and see for yourself. See how many sex shops line up the streets. Go and see how many scantily-clad women are displayed like butchers' exposed meat. Ask questions around. You'll be surprised to learn that many enslaved women are muslims coming from Middle East, Africa, East Europe, etc. Like those of other creeds, most enslaved muslim women DID NOT choose prostitution. It is the MEN who put them there in the first place.

Rita 25 Jun 2008, 05:20 - Report
Think safety for your wife and children.

To 2Coolman

You have read one of my previous posts.

I would say again: Like it or not, Saudi Arabia is still a very dangerous country for women and children.

Don't bring your wife and daughters into Saudi Arabia. THINK TWICE before you do something regrettable. Once you are in Saudi Arabia, don't expect any help for the police or authorities, if you're missing your wife or daughter. NOBODY helps with missing cases in Saudi Arabia.

If you are thinking of immigrating to rich countries in search of better paying jobs, make sure you do online researches. Check out the crime rates there.

Rita 25 Jun 2008, 05:33 - Report
Think safety for your wife and children.

To 2Coolman

You have read one of my previous posts.

I would say again: Like it or not, Saudi Arabia is still a very dangerous country for women and children.

Don't bring your wife and daughters into Saudi Arabia. THINK TWICE before you do something regrettable. Once you are in Saudi Arabia, don't expect any help from the police or authorities, if you're missing your wife or daughter. NOBODY helps with missing cases in Saudi Arabia.

If you are thinking of immigrating to rich countries in search of better paying jobs, make sure you do online researches. Check out the crime rates there.

Rita 25 Jun 2008, 05:34 - Report
hey

Hey again, no you havent offered me at all, im not of saudi nationality but a foregnor living in saudi, as i mentioned i and many other foregnors havent had any problems, but i guess it happens as it does all over the world. I love it in saudi and i have travelled to many countries all over the world, but for myself i have not experienced any problems here and find it very safe. Police have never been a problem and i find the police and authorities very helpful whenever i have needed something. I am not offered, but i just wanted you to know that from a foreignors view and moany foreignors here we love it and find it very very safe.
i found i had more problems in my home country!!! and american to be honest, but hey we all have our own opinions and experiences......

shimanna 25 Jun 2008, 07:10 - Report
hey again

i just read again over your post, ...... please im not offered, but understand im not saudi.... hell im not even arab!!!!!!hehehehe but a foregnor enjoying the life here in saudi

shimanna 25 Jun 2008, 07:14 - Report
to this shimanna

you made me laugh over and over to know that you are enjoying the life
you know what get a life
chaw

my name ? 25 Jun 2008, 08:47 - Report
whatever

you seem to be offended that i am enjoying it here???? why is that??? as for a matter of fact i have a great life, and i wouldnt go back to how it was before i lived in saudi... so if this makes you laugh great im happy..... but best you should keep your opinions to yourself NO NAME...

shimanna 25 Jun 2008, 09:32 - Report
?

okay i dont mean that how it sounds im not trying to be rude, but can i just ask who you are to tell me No Name that i have no life???? as i said i have a great life and hope to stay here many years to come, raising my family and inviting friends.

shimanna 25 Jun 2008, 09:43 - Report
to shimanna

next week i will tell who is this no name!! hhhhhhhhhhhhhh silly
again get a life
and chaw

no name 25 Jun 2008, 10:42 - Report
blah blah blah

your name is nothing to me, as are your comments so really say what you want yet again about me getting a life it makes no difference what so ever!!!!!!!!!!! actually you make us laugh!!!!!! and CHOW!!!!!

shimanna 26 Jun 2008, 08:10 - Report
to shimanna

I'll be posted to Riyadh / Jeddah / Mecca in few days time and have been reading forums about living in K.S.A.
My advice to you is just have a good life in Jeddah with your husband and keep an open mind.
Have a nice day

MNAM 26 Jun 2008, 11:58 - Report
MNAM

Just want to say i totally again with you, i think everyone such have a open mind. As for peoples thoughts and opinions hey everyones can have their own...regardless what pple say i love saudi, and i love being a foreignor living in saudi...
you to have a good day and take care..

shimanna 26 Jun 2008, 12:43 - Report
To Shimanna

It's good that you have some friends in Saudi Arabia. Friends are always important in your life. I hope that they are your good friends - especially if you are ever in trouble.
From having read your posts, I get the impression that you are very young in your teenage or in your twenties.

From the sound of your posts, you are young, innocent, trusting and inexperienced. I was once like you and now, I am telling you to be very careful with your TRUST in people. You are only less than a year in Saudi Arabia and you haven't seen much of it.
It's EASY to judge people (Saudis or foreigners) by their friendliness, good manners, breeding, smiles, etc. You might say that they are nice people, just they say "hello," "good morning," "good afternoon," "good evening," and so on. But beneath the surface, only some are deceptive, dangerous people who like keeping their dark sides secret. I'd seen their kinds, in fact, too many times before, as I had lived in crime-ridden town for years, so I know enough about corrupt people, criminals and professionals.
Also, I'd witnessed corruption in police, the worse ones wearing the Mr. Nice Policeman masks. Sure, the good, righteous policemen are rare and few. Believe me in saying that and remember that too. Statistically, you can trust only one of every 100 Saudi policemen. The rest are corruptible by bribes, dirty money from human trafficking and drugs, etc.

As you are in Saudi Arabia, be extra careful, especially as you are a WOMAN. If you were a blue-eyed blonde with a great beauty, sex slave traders regard you as the most valued commodity in Saudi Arabia. Once, you are overweighed and aged a little, and have skin problems like acnes, you are safely ignored wherever you go.
Once again, I tell you be careful. Take care of yourself.

Rita 27 Jun 2008, 07:29 - Report
mmmmmmmm

Hey again,
Maybe becas I have not been in saudi long, i can see what you say, but i to have travelled and lived in many problem areas!!! No im not young, actually im 30!!!!!!!! and
I have these features as you mentioned above, the coloured green eyes and white skin!!!!!! I dont wear Niqab, and i still have not faced the problems that you seem to have...... Most of my friends here are foreignors, all the same green or blue eyes slim and white skin and have lived here many years some even longer than 15-22 years without facing any trouble. Im sure you get bad people in all parts of teh world, but the people i have been lucky to have meet here treat me no different to pple back in home....I dont know what to say about your experiences, but so far i again have not seen nor faced any such problems. I actually faced more problems back home in other countries...
Thank you for your advise, but i do take care, and im not as trusting toward everyone as i feel you think i am.... I guess if somethiung is going to happen that it will, but until then i just take one day at a time, enjoying it here, working and relaxing and i hope i dont face these problems.

shimanna 27 Jun 2008, 08:40 - Report
to everyone,

Hi there,
I am a white American who has been living and working in Dhahran for 19 years now. I live with my wife and 2 daughters 11 and 9. I have been to many other Saudi cities like Riyadh and Jedda.

We are enjoying living here. And we would never change the time that we had here.

Saudi is a very SAFE country for my family. My wife (who is btw laughing at the posts i am reading here) likes it here.

I just thought about posting my experience here

have a great time,
JF

JF 30 Jun 2008, 05:33 - Report
JF

JF

liking it here also, but it seems to offend some pple that foreignors come and love it, without having experienced any problems............i know many foregnors young and old who have not once seen or heard or ever noticed such problem as Rita kindly mentioned!!!!but again each to their own opinion i guess, but as for hoping to stay here a long time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

shimanna 03 Jul 2008, 04:24 - Report
Rita ???????????

I am very sure that Rita never lived in saudi arabia. saudi arabia is the safest place on earth.

form saudi arabia 12 Jul 2008, 03:08 - Report
saudi

I agree i totally agree, i find it safe and very friendly pple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! loving saudi

shimanna 12 Jul 2008, 04:02 - Report
agree shimanna

yeah ..alhough i havnt been to Saudi Arabia, quite a lot of friends on mine have been to Saudi Arabia, and thus there havnt experienced anythin like dt from Rita, they says that its the most wonderful place on earth..
i jus hate some ppl tryin to reverse the thing and hiding the truth or streotyping..

have a nice day.. may peace be upon u all

yal 06 Aug 2008, 04:34 - Report
Hey ya

Thanks. yes i love it here, im not planning to leave, I am not doubting Rita, as I dont know her personally to know her experiences, but your friends are correct its a wonderful place and nothing what you see or read in the media. If it was such a bad place Im sure that there wouldnt be as many foregnors trying to get work here let alone living here.... As for being safe I walk alone, and do as much as possible I can alone and feel totally safe, as for the people themself they have made me feel nothing but welcome, please if you ever get a chance to come to saudi, i say come experience it and see for yourself how much of a wonderful country it is.
thanks again
and upon you peace also

shimanna 07 Aug 2008, 04:53 - Report
frnds

u mean if i had a court from Saudi to marry him and come here, i wouldn't accept??

i am Iranian girl and i am driving every day!

sima 13 Aug 2008, 09:12 - Report
We are planning to move to Jeddah

I am moving with my wife and 2 kids to Jeddah in 2 months from Toronto-Canada. My wife has been offered a job and I am excited for her this Career opportunity for her.....

From the post above I understand that some people have real negative opinion about a place and instead of helping other to formulate an opinion they are trying to confuse them.....

What I understand about Jeddah is that it could be wonderful experience and we are looking forward to it.....

I just wish people would be more positive about things and help each other rather then spreading hatred and fear which are not factual......

anka 18 Sep 2008, 09:12 - Report
moving to al-kobher

I am from India and planning to move to al-kobher with my wife and 2 daughters and i think it would be a good place to live. i would like to know about schools for my daughters who are 4 y nd 6years old.

raj 18 Sep 2008, 04:03 - Report
Rita...Rita...Rita...

Poor little thing,

I have no idea what did you face when you were in Saudi, but I am sure it was horrible. If you want to talk about it and share with someone who will understand please feel free to e-mail me. I am a 37 year old male, lived 9 years in the UK, 3 years in Lebanon, 2 years in Jordan, 1 year in Egypt and about 22 years in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Some of what you mentioned is true but you are over reacting. Crimes happen everywhere, sextual and non-sextual, and Saudi is part of the world. All the best and God bless us all...

jeddah_diver_911@hotmail.com 20 Sep 2008, 07:16 - Report
nice joke

looooool
i saw many funny posts like:
"very dangerous for women and children" !!!!!!!!

Be careful we might eat you alive

Ohh but we don't eat uncooked meat
looooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

try to not dream of me man, ohh i am just kidding guys
hope u enjoy ur stay in Saudi Arabia
where women are QUEENS and men are KINGS.

if u have any enquiry contact me on
[email removed]

saudi guy 22 Sep 2008, 04:25 - Report
women to drive

Dear anita,
can u please advice ur sources?

Rania 12 Oct 2008, 10:05 - Report
Women Drivers

I've just discovered this site. I must say that some of the responses have nothing whatsoever to do with the topic of 'women drivers'. It is true that women are not allowed to drive here but, as an American who has lived in Jeddah for over 20 years, I don't know how many 'foreign' women would want to drive here. There are nearly 3.5 million people living in this city. The traffic is never-ending (especially in the evenings). MANY of the male drivers (Saudi and expatriate) have no respect for traffic regulations and refuse to practice common courtesy when behind the wheel. It is quite common to see a driver turn left across three lanes of traffic, never glancing to see what damage he may cause. Further, impatient drivers tend to use the emergency apron at either side of the highway to pass drivers who fail to get out of their way. The number of traffic fatalities is incredible. As in other countries, Road Rage is certainly a contributing factor.

If possible, I would recommend that you arrange for your wife to have a private driver. You should probably ride along with him during the first few outings to ensure that he drives safely. After all, he will be responsible for transporting your wife and children.

I would just like to add that, while the Kingdom does have its share of problems, it is a safe place to raise your children.

I hope my comments have proven beneficial to those of you who may choose to live here.

Rebecca 20 Oct 2008, 10:47 - Report
Saudi Arabia is the most safe plave in the its God blessed where

Hello all freinds,

am non saudi but born here and my age now 27
So, before years i have visited my country that was first time to do. But actually I will never see as Saudi Arabia in security and safty.
USA it has most forigen pple, they just get money but they are not safe to raise children .
May be Saudi not perfect for economy life or modern life but ..... but no one wish change the modern life with safe life ...no compare>>>

So I hope all live in peace if they are close to God ( Allah ).

Thanks for reading my comment .

yours,

morjanmontag@hotmail.com 26 Oct 2008, 01:00 - Report
Potential Job Offer

I have recently been head hunted to apply for a job as a secretary at a Saudi oil company. The opportunity sounds amazing and as I'm single and have no ties in the UK I'm very tempted. I've applied for the job and am waiting to hear the outcome but reading the above posts I have to say I'm a little worried. I grew up on a council estate in a very rough part of London so am pretty streetwise. I know that life in Saudi will be very different to life in London but the lifestyle sounds amazing. If I go I'll be living on an Expat compound where I can walk around freely. Of course they're tempting me with an amazing tax free salary and benefits far and beyond that I could ever hope to get in London. Does anyone have an opinion on whether I should do this?

Sacha 30 Oct 2008, 01:41 - Report
i want to marriage

This is Mahmood with you. I would like to extend my communication with you that is way I am going to introduce myself. I have three brothers and one sister. All are elder than me and married. I am 25 years young Pakistani, working as Supervisor in a very strong and extensive organization, have a group of companies in Saudi Arabia It’s all kind of products are being export all over the word, especially in Europe. My salary is around 12000 SAR, tremendously a good package.
I will appreciate you to introduce yourself with me and have a good communication in future. Think positively it’s is key of success and happiness in life. Hope your best considerations.

See you again.

Thank you,

Mahmood 13 Nov 2008, 06:14 - Report
hi

contact me at [email removed]

Mahmood 13 Nov 2008, 06:41 - Report
Hi Mahmood

Thanks for your message. I'm just looking to go to Saudi for work and am not remotely interested in finding a husband but thanks for your kind offer.

Sacha 17 Nov 2008, 05:08 - Report
Rita !!

to Rita: I don't know what's the source of your information but be sure that most of what you have mentioned is totally untrue. I am also pretty sure that you've never been to Saudi Arabia because if you did I am sure you would have had very different image.

Believe me I couldn't stop myself from laughing on some of your replies. Don't get me wrong I totally respect you as a person but some of what you have mentioned is faaar awaaaaay from being true.

Saudi Arabia is not a perfect country and has its own share of problems. But it is also one of the safest places on earth to live. I am not making this up, you can see for your self:

Rape rates per country (World's lowest):
http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_rap_percap-crime-rapes-per-capita

Murder rates per country (World's lowest after Qatar):
http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_mur_percap-crime-murders-per-capita

Believe me you can walk alone in the middle of the night and feel very safe. The easy life, abundance of money as well as strict law enforcement makes no one to think of theft, rape or any kind of crime.

I invite you to visit our beautiful country and see for yourself how wonderful life we have here!

Best Regards

Abdullah, Jeddah 24 Nov 2008, 06:03 - Report
Possiblly working in KSA

Dear all,
It was a lot of information fed from above posts. I believe all of your information comes from some source and I do appreciate your information as they are truly valuable for me, who will possibly be working there.

I am married Chinese girl living in Dubai right now, doing my MBA. Recently I got contacted by headhunter of a company to work for a new built research institute. The job opportunity is everything I want and the offer seems to be great as well. However, my concerns is whether it is realistic for me to live there alone as my husband has a perfect career here in Dubai as well. Also, I am not sure what is a reasonable salary ( monetary term) to ask for other than the housing, golf club, marina which were already offered for a finance manager (direcly under CFO) in a organization?

Many thanks for your information.

when can I settle down? 14 Dec 2008, 12:36 - Report
What are you talking about??

To the person who's talking about Saudi Arabia being a dangerous place for women and children...you must be mistaken. You exaggerated way too much about rapes, kidnapping, and murder! None of this is true...Strict religious laws (Women-covering, Segregation etc.) but THAT'S IT. The U.S.A has a much higher crime rate than Saudi Arabia.
It IS safe to bring your wife and daughter to Saudi Arabia

A.D 26 Dec 2008, 06:18 - Report
aliens and cows

how ye any craic tis weather for the ducks

stephen forde, loughrea galway ireland 16 Jan 2009, 02:28 - Report
marriage

asalaamo alaykum

i am interested in a misyar marriage how do i go about doing so? the faact of the matter is i want a saudi wife but as i am a dforgeiner i feel that the only way i can get a saudi wife is via a misyar marriage its sad really as we are all muslim also i would not want to use the poor lady just for my desires i want to cherish and love her so dooes anyone please have any advice?

[email removed]

al ajam 30 Jan 2009, 08:05 - Report
Confused!!

After reading all the posts above, I am so confused. I'm an American female married to an Egyptian. I, of course, was born and raised in the USA, but my husband has lived here for 7 years. We recently decided to move to the Middle East for a few years so our daughter can be raised around family. We are seriously considering Saudi Arabia, but after reading the above and hearing stories I am getting very nervous. I am a very independent and strong woman, so the thought of me having to cover up does not appeal to me and not being able to drive. I guess my questions are the following:
1. If I'm on the street (not within a compound) do I have to wear the abaya?
2. Can I go outside by myself with my daughter and go shopping?
3. Will I be able to leave the country without my husband?
I need someone to be very honest please and tell the me truth. Thank you all for your time.

Melissa 07 Feb 2009, 01:46 - Report
hello !

My husbend is working in Saudia Aribira ,we are chinese as his wife I also want to go there , may I ask you some questions? we want to rent a house in Al-khobar , do you know how much will cost monthly? and the women is relly has no human rights there ? thank you very much !

Julia 09 Feb 2009, 09:02 - Report
Now everything si changed in ksa.!!than from last 5 years and more.!

NOW all have chnaged in the capital and other cities in riyadh. we can ceall day night females walking in the streets and most of the shoppingmalls, hypermarkets even locals stores are full daily.!

u will never get the freedom and respect, which females gets in the kingdom!

only problem is driving.!!! ok that even people do it here by hiding.!!
there is a saudi lady piolet..!! really kSa is the best and safe country in the planet.!! since my childhood and until my deah if possible i wil saty in this blessed land.!

shib 13 Feb 2009, 01:28 - Report
Saudi Arabia is a Homosexuall society!

am a muslim male ,went saudi as a child..
many times i was sexually harrassed,fingered in street,shops
coming home from school i was attacked by black saudi,brown saudis sitting in cars showing their penis,it's just not one incident a dozen times i was chased or asked for sex.Both single & mature saudi man is sexually horny.
is this islam ? i wonder sometime now to become a christian instead!
in saudi arabia too much sex frustation..if ur a cute boy,girl,woman,man be prepare urself to get sex attacks or harrassment!
There is no islam in saudi arabia! Laws are made just to scare foriegners..even a married saudi man chase kids..after making sex with kids they go in mosque or makkah thinking that their sin's will vanish!
if ur going saudi arabia for first time then always look after your kids wife..here is an example...
Saudi woman gets 1 year in prison for adultery after gang-rape
February 11, 2009 • 10:16 am
By Diana Fasanella
A Saudi woman was sentenced to receive 100 lashes and one year in prison after she was gang raped, a District Court judge there has ruled.
Never free
The 23-year-old woman confessed to having forced intercourse with her attackers after she accepted a ride from one of the men.
The man took her to a house east of the city of Jeddah where she was repeatedly raped by him and four of his friends throughout the night, according to the Saudi Gazette.
The judge ruled that she had committed adultery, despite that she was not even married, and handed down the floggings and prison sentence.
The incident was uncovered after the young woman became pregnant from the ordeal and tried to obtain an abortion at the King Fahd Hospital for Armed Forces.
She won’t be flogged until after she gives birth.
UNVEILED GIRLS BURNED ALIVE IN SAUDI ARABIA!!!
Saudi Arabia's religious police stopped schoolgirls from fleeing a
burning building because they were not wearing correct Islamic
dress, local newspapers reported. In a rare criticism of the
kingdom's powerful "mutaween" police, the Saudi media accused them
of blocking attempts to save 15 girls who died in the fire March
18. About 800 students were inside the school in Mecca when the
fire started. The daily al-Eqtisadiah reported that firemen
confronted police after they tried to keep the girls inside because
they were not wearing the headscarves and abayas (black robes)
required by the kingdom's strict interpretation of Islamic law. One
witness reportedly saw three police "beating young girls to prevent
them from leaving the school because they were not wearing the
abaya." The Saudi Gazette quoted witnesses saying the mutaween--or
Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of
Vice--stopped men who tried to help the girls, warning "it is
sinful to approach them." The father of one of the 15 girls claimed
the school watchman even refused to open the gates to let the girls
out. "Lives could have been saved had they not been stopped by
members of the Commission for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of
Vice," the newspaper concluded. (BBC, March 15)

True muslim! 20 Feb 2009, 04:32 - Report