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Saudi Arabia: Women’s empowerment stressed at Effat University function

Women’s empowerment through education was stressed at the 10th anniversary celebration of Effat University on Sunday night.

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal was present as the chief guest on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah. The celebration, which continued through Monday, coincides with the launch of Effat University, which was hitherto a college.

Source: Arab News (Saudi Arabia), November 17, 2009

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