Saudi Ulema Re-Evaluating Women’s Sports

The Saudi ulema is starting to realize that women, as human beings, need physical exercise as much as men, if they’re to remain healthy. They’re not running at the concept full-tilt, this Arab News piece suggests. Seeing it as an ‘alternative’ to rock concerts is a little feeble, to my mind. It’s good, though, that the recognition of the importance of physical activity is starting to seep in. Now all that’s needed is to put women’s sports in the schools! Scholars stress need for women’s sport Hayat Al-Ghamdi | Arab News ABHA: Religious scholars participating in the ongoing Abha Cultural Forum stressed the need for opening sports clubs for women and developing their skills just as men develop their skills. “However, women should take care that they do not violate the religious regulations while indulging in health-related... [read full story]