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Thirty-year-old Zain Al Sabah was born into Middle Eastern royalty—her great uncle is the Emir, the current ruler, of Kuwait. And Zain created a stir when she announced she wanted to marry a commoner instead of following the old Kuwaiti tradition of marrying your cousin to preserve the family name and wealth. Now Zain lives in a stunning home with her husband's parents, which is common for young married couples here, but she is building her own home, complete with a pool, gym, tennis court and theater.In this tiny, oil-rich country, wealth is not reserved just for royals. Zain explains Kuwaiti citizens get free education through college, free medical care and they don't pay taxes! When a Kuwaiti couple gets married, the Emir gives them a $12,000 wedding gift! Most native Kuwaitis also enjoy extravagant lifestyles—mansions, servants and lots of shopping. For example, Zain says her friends fly to Paris and Milan just to buy their wedding dresses. "You don't have to worry about your college education, so why not spend that money on your daughter's wedding gown?"There are freedoms that Kuwaiti women do not enjoy. Though it's considered one of a few democracies in the Middle East, women do not have the right to vote. "There's nothing I can tell you right now that can justify that," Zain says. "It's a basic, civil, human right. We're considered to be a democratic country. Obviously that democracy is kind of lopsided. I don't mind at all taking it one step at a time. Because, you know what? When the women come on the scene, it's going to be amazing."
Well generally women dont have their full rights in Arab countries. The situation varies from a country to another. Every country can claim democracy, but at the end of the day there is no democracy in the region.
I think you’re right, I respect your point of view, as it is the most logical comment.
Still the clip make a lot of sense when it comes to the lifestyle of Kuwaiti women in particular. I also do think that Kuwaiti women share a lot with women in countries like Jordan and Lebanon.
Thanks
Women can vote in Jordan , and can also participate in the government too ,
and i think we should stop fooling ourselves and saying about freedom and democracy in the arab world .
the clip is nice thanx triplem , and the princess is so cute , i respect her bcoz she has left all the traditions and she followed her heart and her own choice , but the clip has one main and clear objective that is : they want to show to the world that Arabs have alot of money and everything is available for them and they are still retarded and don’t give the women their full rights.
RehabAlnajjar, I know that a lot of Arab countries allow Women to vote, Kuwait recently allowed it too, other wise I don’t know if its allowed for Jordanian Women to vote or not, but I think they do have the right to vote in Jordan.
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faten, I know the interview your taking about, it was with Queen Rania of Jordan, the interview is one of my top favorite Oprah interviews. By the time I watched it I was amazed of the way women in Jordan live their lives, I’ll try my best to find the clip and post it.
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Oprah did a similar interview with 3 Joradinan women and how they Jordanians live in Jordan as far as everyday life is concerned.
Well, I can tell you their story is true for only about 20 percent of Jordanian moms living there.
I wish I could find the clip top post it. :(
interesting clip, so are women allowed to vote in any of the middle eastern countries, how about in Jordan?
well…solid_snake, its a fact and you’ve got to deal with it, you can take few moment of your time and search web for it.
Faten, well…maybe you’re right, but still there are a fair percent of Kuwaiti women that capable of living such lifestyle, which I find it a good think.
Kaser, مشكور ستتوفر الترجمة قريبًا
ياليت احد يترجم (:
Why dosent Oprah interview everyday folks.
Zain is part of the Royal family, She has to say these things.
i doubt it triplem.. i do doubt it..
Man…it changes a lot in a country like Kuwait
Kuwaiti people enjoy much freedom more than any other Arab country does.
Its the most democratic country in the Meddle East
who wont to vote!!!
what the hell its gonna change voting n arab countries???
I can hardly disagree with you…
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