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March 6, 2017

Women in Saudi Arabia are often seen in the West as oppressed. But the Nesma embroidery and tailoring center in Jeddah is breaking new ground by offereing Saudi woman a chance to become part of an all-female enterprise.

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Saudi Arabien Frauen
Image: Getty Images/AFP/F. Nureldine

A taste of freedom in Saudi Arabia