In Afghanistan, young women under Taliban ditch the burka for something ‘more comfortable’
Tired of burkas that cover the face, urban women under the Taliban’s ‘gender apartheid’ have adopted the abaya robe favoured ...
Egyptian women protest ban on austere veil
There's more to wearing the "niqab" -- the austere, all-covering veil favored by ultra-religious Muslim women -- than meets the eye. A recent declaration by a leading Egyptian cleric that women will ...
New York doesn’t need a mask ban: Hochul and the state Legislature shouldn’t bother
Gov. Hochul is backing a statewide ban on wearing masks in public, and in some ways, we understand why. But there are too ...
The Express Tribune11d
No to burqa, yes to abaya
Many prefer a flowing abaya robe, worn with a hijab headscarf and often a face covering as well – sometimes a medical mask, ...
Arabian Business12d
Kuwait clarifies driving with burqa ban claims
Kuwait has clarified rules on motorists wearing a burqa or niqab while driving. Referencing news shared on social media, the ...
News2413d
'Showing your face is a sin': Younger Afghan women ditch the burqa for the abaya
Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a ...
Spain's driving, beach and alcohol rules all travellers must now follow
Spain is a hugely popular holiday destination for Brits, but there are a number of rules and regulations you need to be aware ...
Gulf Country Introduces Traffic Fine for Niqabi Drivers
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has announced that women wearing a niqab or burqa while driving will face fines ranging ...
Kuwait: Drivers wearing niqab face fines of up to 50 dinars
Dubai: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has announced that a fine for violating the ban on wearing a niqab or burqa while driving under the new traffic law will range between 30 (Dh357) and 50 Kuwaiti ...