"We are not going to tolerate this," Saudi sports authority chief Turki al-Sheikh tweeted as he ordered that the centre's license be withdrawn. Sheikh, an adviser to powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also told authorities to investigate and prosecute those behind the video. The General Sports Authority said the video contained scenes that could corrupt public morals. Saudi Arabia, in the midst of a far-reaching liberalisation drive, will allow women to drive from June and recently permitted them to enter sports stadiums for the first time. But the kingdom still requires women to seek permission from a male guardian -- usually a father, husband or brother -- to study, work or travel.

Source: The Nation Bangkok April 21, 2018 01:41 UTC