Check out the excerpt from an article submitted by one of our readers about progressive steps taken by the King of Saudi Arabia:
“King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz threw down the royal gauntlet to reform-procrastinators last week, announcing a major overhaul of the country’s top religious and political leadership. His Feb. 14 royal decrees — which put in place officials known for their moderate religious outlook, commitment to reform and administrative competence — elated many Saudis and generated high hopes that long-desired changes are coming soon. The Saudi press has been praising the king’s move, which included the first-ever appointment of a Saudi woman as a deputy minister.”
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