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Mahr today: How rising wedding costs are changing marriage in Saudi Arabia

  • Weddings today often include expensive gold, gifts, and elaborate celebrations
  • For many young Saudis, the excitement of marriage now comes with a heavy dose of financial stress
By Rahaf Jambi ·

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