Photo for illustrative purposes only: Women and men in Saudi Arabia taking part in the Color Run on Oct 27, 2019. Shutterstock

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Saudi Arabia women in sports: Miles ahead five years on but still a lot more ground to cover


Sameera Aziz walks outdoors an hour a day, just like many of her friends. She sometimes takes advantage of the dedicated walking tracks, built especially for families, around Jeddah where she lives. “I am more comfortable and relaxed [exercising outdoors] than ever before. Life has become easier. I can now breathe,” the businessperson told Salaam Gateway.

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