First Saudi Female to Climb Everest Says She's Happy to Change Opinions about Saudi Women

first woman from Saudi Arabia to scale Mount Everest says she doesn't intend to inspire a movement, but would be happy to change people's opinions of Saudi women and Saudi women's opinions of themselves.
Raha Mobarak told reporters in Katmandu on Tuesday that her next goal is to climb the highest mountains in all seven continents. She says she has already scaled five of the highest peaks.
Mobarak was among hundreds of people who reached Everest's 8,850-meter (29,035-foot) summit in recent days because of favorable weather conditions.
Women's freedoms are severely limited in Saudi Arabia. Females are not allowed to drive and cannot travel or attend school without..more



Jackie Chan Wants to be Serious but will Never Quit Action Films

After countless broken bones and smashed teeth, Jackie Chan has given up doing his own stunts and wants more serious roles but the Kung Fu actor says he will never stop being an action star despite earlier plans... ...details

Taylor Swift Wins 8 Trophies at Billboard Awards

Swift won eight of 11 awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." She told the crowd: "You are the longest and best relationship I ever had ...details

Painting a Path of Hope for Homeless Youth through Art Education

In the areas of D.C. that experience 40-50 percent of homelessness and poverty, one local organization is making sure art is accessible to underprivileged youth ...details

CURRENCY RATES »

 
Symbol
Sale
Buy
EUR
5.8220
5.7930
SAR
1.1786
1.1727
GBP
6.8737
6.8395
USD
4.4200
4.3980
AED
1.2035
1.1975

GALLERIES »

Survey »

What do you think about the new website design?
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Not Bad
Bad


View results