For first time ever, Saudi King appoints 30 women to Shura Council

Published January 16th, 2013 - 06:00 GMT

King Abdullah is redefining Saudi leadership with his decision to appoint 30 women in the Saudi parliament.

Saudi Arabia: Known to Keep His Promises, King Abdullah Appoints Saudi Women to Shura Council

Saudi women will henceforth constitute 20 percent of the 150-member body, which can draft and forward legislation to the monarch for approval before becoming law.

Source: Arab Saga

Saudi Arabia: Known to Keep His Promises, King Abdullah Appoints Saudi Women to Shura Council

King Abdullah will likely be remembered as one of the most progressive leaders in Saudi Arabia’s history and particularly in regards to rights for Saudi women.

His most significant action has been the recent appointment of 30 Saudi Saudi women to its Shura Council (Parliament).

Source: American Bedu

Samsung Introduces World’s First Curved OLED TV at CES 2013

At the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled Samsung’s Curved OLED TV, breaking the barrier of innovation in home entertainment.

Source: Jazarah

MTV Lebanon’s website hacked

Someone just hacked MTV Lebanon’s website in protest to the Orthodox gathering electoral law and posted the below photo on their homepage.