Saudi Arabia gets its first woman pilot

[Blue-Jay]

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/003200701121543.htm

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Dubai, Jan. 12 (PTI): Keeping in line with the reforms sweeping Saudi Arabia, the kingdom will soon see its first woman pilot taking over the skies.

Capt. Hanadi Zakariya Hindi will begin her flying stint with one of the jets belonging to Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed ibn Talal, founder and chairman of Kingdom Holding Company, later this year as soon as she completes her advance pilot proficiency training programme.

Though this is a path-breaking achievement for the 26-year-old first accredited female Saudi pilot, she will still need to be driven by a male chauffeur to the airport, the Arab News said. Women are still not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia.

[Annces]

1. She can fly but not drive!

They are not only repressive, they are nincompoops too.

[Blue-Jay]

3. It's *almost* funny, isn't it?

Not quite, but almost.

[maxsolomon]

2. western civilization triumphs: our work here is now done

now that one woman is sort of freed from her medieval patriarchal monarchist culture, we can leave the ME with the satisfaction of a job well done.

:sarcasm: is all i've got for the sauds.

[brentspeak]

4. But if she is ever a victim of rape, SHE gets put to death

Wrap that around your brain.

[oblivious]

5. Yeah, sure. And could you please tell us exactly how many women have been executed for being raped?

The Saudi position on rape is vile enough. There should be no reason to exaggerate.