Source: Pray4Saudi, July 15, 2015<\/p>\n
The sun has begun to rise upon the daughters of Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
In an unprecedented political move, Saudi Arabia\u2019s Prince al-Waleed bin Talal announced on July 1 a massive financial donation for the empowerment of women. Al-Waleed pledged US$32 billion to philanthropy, prioritizing women\u2019s empowerment. This marks the first time in Saudi Arabia\u2019s history that a member of the royal family will donate his entire fortune. The nephew of King Salman and grandson of Saudi Arabia\u2019s founder Ibn Saud, Bloomberg lists al-Waleed as the 20th richest person in the world.<\/p>\n
For several years, Prince al-Waleed has been a staunch and vocal advocate of women\u2019s rights. In April 2013, he tweeted support for women driving. His staff is made up primarily of women. Educated in the West, he comes under criticism by conservative Saudi women. They disapprove of his support of women\u2019s rights, claiming it violates Wahhabism and traditional Arab customs.<\/p>\n
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