Saudi Arabia prohibits women from driving, sports, appearing with a male ( non-husband ) etc.?

Question

I wonder whether their national airlines have female crew members and if yes are they foreigners or local Saudi women ?

Answer 1

SAUDI Airlines have both male and female cabin crews. Saudi male nationals are abundant but none Saudi female cabin crews. Most of them instead are from Philippines, other Arab nationalities and a few asians.

Generally, no female Saudi works. However, there's a few Saudi Lady Doctor's who now works in the the helthcare sector.

Hospitalities and even female sections in big dept. stores employ men.

However, in the case of driving, you will find them drive inside private western villages like ARAMCO Compound, Arabian Homes, etc.

Answer 2

I've always wondered what a Saudi woman's identification card looks like. If she can't show her face, then why have her photo taken for the i.d.? KSA makes people think badly of Islam when they find out that women can't drive there and must cover the face. A friend of mine lives there, and says women can't work there either. And do they really have to wear black, of all colors? It's freakin' HOTTT there, and they have to wear black all over their bodies. These poor women. If black is mandated because it's a "quiet" color for respectful ladies, couldn't the lawmakers have settled for beige instead? That's not a flattering color at all, but at least the women wouldn't have to wear such a hot color in the intense heat. None of this is Islamic, what are these guys afraid of? Women driving = sin... o gimme a break. KSA is doing a disservice to both Muslims and non-Muslims alike, world-wide. The Muslims have to deal with the flack from the non-Muslims, and the non-Muslims really do take this to be an accurate portrait of true Islam (without intelligent research, of course). I will say this though, Saudi women are not harrassed, and that's a very good thing indeed. Compare that to the West, and it's a stark difference. Western women should cover more. NOT like Saudi women, no, head-to-toe cover including face is way unbalanced, overdoing it. But more cover would be good for them. Fundamentalism is SO unhealthy, don't you all agree? (Btw, KSA = Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Answer 3

I'm a Saudi women I'm very happy I have a great life and I live in a wonderful country though many people may disagree I don't give a damn..


that's true but if you came here in K.S.A you would see how women have advantage in almost everything and the guys are prohibited from coming near them,the percentage of crime is low(though it exists) ,women are usually believed instead of men..lol ,they have their own driver cause the not driving thing but it's cool

personally I'm not that crazy for sports but if you look around you'll find some special centers for women for sports.

I thank God for every thing Ive got I'm not complaining I live in a safe peaceful country I have food in my plate, good education what more could I ask for??


Just don't be such a pessimist and talk about women rights and that bull here because we already have it just because it's different doesn't mean it's wrong.

learn more and just get to know the country better because it's great!!



p.s: my mother is a french translator , aunt doctor, other aunt accountant, I plan to be a writer and a lawyer plus my mother is studying law right now (I'm 15 yrs) for masters degree
take care:)

Answer 4

we have our female airline pilot.. Recent articles on her now
http://www.iio.org/images/articles/20040313100605860_1.jpg
we can and do walk out in public with men, just no flirting or cavorting around..
There are many successful women who are CEO's of large international corporations here, Teachers, Lawyers, Doctors, and many more..
Saudi is not what the western media makes it out to be.. We are modern and forward looking, but we do hold onto our religious beliefs, which does not restrict us from education or modernization... You dont have to be a loose women to be modern... Yes, we dont drive, but that doesnt hold anyone back.. We can and do own cars.. and there are plenty of people around to drive those cars,, Taxi's and busses, and such are available everywhere.. Believe me.. women get out and we are leading the way...

Answer 5

They are Arab women but not Saudis usually on Saudi Air they are Lebanese and Egyptian women.

Answer 6

only non muslims in this capacity are hired from the female gender-from flying I have seen this.
the key is still to come to faith in the Messiah "Isaiah 9:6 Unto us a child is born, a son is given, and he will be the mighty God, the wonderful counselor, and the prince of peace."
Religion can define but only Jesus can redefine best

I say once in my life i had no real purpose other than my Jewish religion which left me with no personal God, I had money and lots of things but inside i was empty. that is when I got help from above and now life is very good, especially when i look at the things I use to be into and what I have been brought through.

thank God i had some understanding about Jesus love and the fact that to reject it and end my life would mean i would go to hell tormented forever. This is a vital issue left out in much of today pro suicide people.

i got my help from above when someone shared with me
I had to pray and let Jesus deal with my issues to help me to do what I needed to do too. I prayed "Help me Jesus, thanks for dying for my sins, even one lie, come into my heart and be my friend, amen."
He said he would in Revelation 3:19&20 "I love you, and ask you to turn quickly to me from your sin. Behold I stand at your heart door and knock, if you ask me in, I will come in and be your friend and fellowship with you and you with me."

Best wishes with this, and I am praying for you too and good question too, David the sweet pea

Answer 7

Heh, yes they do. They are from a variety of nationalities.

Answer 8

They prefere to live in the stone age mentality.

Answer 9

I heard that you can interact with a female that is not from your family if she breastfeeds you 9 times. No, I am not being sarcastic. Look it up. They called it a Fatwah or something to that extent. So basically all the passengers would have to suck on her titties 9 times and it would be o.k.