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Saudi's AccoLade keep on rockin' in the (not entirely) free world

Yesterday's New York Times featured an article on the AccoLade, an all-girl band that could possibly be the most reckless, punk-rock group of bad-asses making music today. These four female college students have managed to form a band and cut...
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Bin Laden Group to build world's tallest tower

News : CNN's This Just In (2 years ago)

Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Holding has hired Saudi Bin Laden Group to build the world's tallest skyscraper in Jeddah, Gulfnews.com reports. Jeddah Tower will be 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) tall and will contain a Four Seasons luxury hotel... Read Post

Saudi Mufti Bans Female University Marathon

News : Huffington Post (4 years ago)

When King Saud University in Riyadh announced holding a marathon for female students, the mufti of the kingdom put his foot down and talked the university president into canceling the entire event. The marathon, scheduled for Sunday... Read Post

Girls Rock [Music]

Pop Culture / Celebrity : Jezebel (4 years ago)

Four young Saudi women are challenging taboos by forming their own rock band. They're called the Accolade, after a pre-Raphaelite painting that founder Dina (band members gave their first names only to protect themselves) likes beca... Read Post


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