June 2017 www.womanthismonth.com news 6 Over to you # Trending What’s caught our eye in the news this month. #Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia, where women are banned from driving cars, a female university student has heroically driven a bus driver to safety after he suffered a stroke while behind the wheel. Ashwaq al-Shamri saved the life of the driver in the northwestern city of Hail as he transported her home from university along with several of her female classmates. "The driver told us that he felt dizzy and then suddenly stopped," Shamri told Saudi newspaper Okaz. "Me and my colleagues got out, carried him and sat him in the back of the bus. They tried to give him first aid and I drove to the nearest shop on the agricultural road to get him cold water." She explained that the nearest hospital was miles away so she then took him to his house, where his family were able to rush him to hospital just in time to make a full recovery. Alaraby.co.uk #Saudi Arabia. Is Driving Next? Saudi Arabia Relaxes Rules for Women. On May 4, King Salman of Saudi Arabia issued a decree concerning opportunities for women in his country. This decree has two parts. The first part orders government agencies to list services that women can seek from the government without permission from a male guardian (usually a father or husband). Until now women could not obtain government services without the presence and permission of a male guardian. The second part of the decree directs organisations to provide transportation for female employees, in a country in which women are not permitted to drive. Forbes. Win, Win, Win! This month, since Ramadan is here, we’re giving away a delicious Arabic-inspired scent from French brand Guerlain – Ambre Eternal, limited edition eau de parfum. House perfumer Thierry Wasser drew inspiration from the treasures of the East to create Ambre Eternel, a powerful sillage that makes the ideal scent for men and women alike. The main ingredient in this amber accord is ambergris, which gives a sensual, voluptuous character. The amber accord then unfolds, roused by the spicy facets of cardamom and coriander, before delicately melting into a blend of orange blossom absolute, leather and woody notes. Ambergris is a rare and precious raw ingredient, naturally secreted by the whale, with its fine qualities revealed after several years’ oxidation under the action of seawater and the sun’s rays. For a chance to get your hands on this prize, keep your eye on our social media pages. On Facebook post on editor’s note received the highest engagement. Our post on about primary school student Juwairiya Al Siddeeqi, who invented a device to purify classroom air to help her special needs classmates, was the most popular. Our video tweet about the Rotary Club of Manama handing out food and water to the labourers on the occasion of Labour Day got most likes. Your Shout I loved the short report on London Modest Fashion Week in last month’s issue and the fact that there was a Bahrain brand represented. I don’t cover but have many friends who do and some of them are among the most stylish women I know, so it’s no surprise that modest fashion is, as you said, going mainstream. I’d like to know more about the designers featured — any chance you could do a follow-up? Raniah. Ed: We’re also interested, Raniah, and will try to bring you more news in a future issue. I loved your weddings feature in the last issue. I’m getting married this summer and am mired in last-minute arrangements. The idea for a lingerie shower is one I’ve hinted at to some of my close friends — it seems like great fun and thanks for the off-the-wall hen night ideas. I’ll be having two parties, one here in Bahrain and one back home in the UK. I really fancy a gaming night for the Bahrain one and, since it might turn into a sten night, with some of my male friends coming along too, this would be ideal and it’s something I would never have thought of. Well done, keep up the good work. Louise. Thanks for carrying Dr Jinan’s answers to the woman who was experiencing night sweats last month. I’m having the same issue and was feeling very down about it. I’ll be taking her advice and hoping for a cooler summer. Jen. Follow us on: Instagram: @woman_this_month Twitter: @WomanThisMonthB Facebook: Woman This Month We want to hear your thoughts on Woman This Month. Write to us at [email protected] Best Reaction on Twitter Most Liked Post on Instagram Most Liked Post on Facebook
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