Marriage contract copy for Saudi bride ‘a must’

In this file photo, a Saudi woman walks past wedding dresses displayed in a shop window at a mall in the Saudi capital Riyadh. (AFP)
Updated 03 May 2016
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Marriage contract copy for Saudi bride ‘a must’

RIYADH: Saudi women tying the knot will now get a copy of their marriage contracts, Justice Ministry said Monday. A ministry statement said that imams who register marriage contracts would now have to hand a copy to the bride “to ensure her awareness of her rights and the terms of the contract.” The decision aims to “protect the rights of the woman and facilitate procedures for her.” The decision took into consideration that a woman would need a copy of her marriage contract in case of a dispute with her husband and in court. (AFP)


Saudi crown prince discusses regional military escalation with Turkish president

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Saudi crown prince discusses regional military escalation with Turkish president

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the military escalation in the region and its implications for regional and international security during a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday, Saudi Press Agency reported.