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Thursday, December 01, 2005

Yet Another Small Step...

BBC reports:
Two Saudi businesswomen have been elected in the kingdom's first ballot in which women were allowed to stand.

Lama al-Suleiman and Nashwa Taher were among 12 successful candidates voted onto the board of Jeddah's chamber of commerce and industry.

The turnout was low and the election was only a local affair, but analysts say it is a significant step.

I'll say it is! The tide just keeps on rolling, slow but deep and strong.

Read the story here.

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