Arabia 3D Page #4
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revolutionary university of science,
with the sixth largest
endowment in the world.
When I left for the U.S. seven
years ago, this was unthinkable.
I photographed the king
at the dedication ceremony
where he introduced the faculty,
the best and the brightest
from all around the world.
This university will be a think
tank of creativity and innovation.
It will emulate the spirit of the
Islamic Golden Age of science.
Drawing students from all over the
Middle East and around the world,
carry out research side by side.
It's a huge leap forward.
Education is a source
of hope for many Saudi women,
like the celebrated poet,
Nimah Nawwab.
Poetry here harkens back to
our deep-rooted oral traditions.
grazing area to grazing area,
they couldn't carry
books with them.
So our stories and history were memorized
and often told through poetry.
Nimah loves horses.
They inspire her to write.
With their small noses and arching
tails, they're magnificent creatures.
Women here are
balancing the old and the new.
Over the years, tribal ways of
life impose restrictions on women.
As Nimah can tell you, 60 years ago,
women rarely attended school here.
But today, more women
than men earn college degrees.
We've seen quite
a lot of progress.
The king, for example,
to higher levels
of his government.
But for some,
the changes are too slow.
conduct, especially in public,
when we're expected to convey our
modesty by wearing an outer cloak,
known as the Abaya.
But we have more serious
Until recently,
women were not able
gaining male consent.
While we have a long way to go as
women, what gives us hope is our faith.
Muslims don't worship idols
or objects. We only worship God.
We pray directly to him and it's
not through a priest or anyone.
Near Makkah, this huge
tent city offers hospitality
to pilgrims from 160 nations.
pilgrims converge on Makkah
during the holy rite
known as the Hajjj.
It's a lifelong dream
for many Muslims.
Here, religion
is a family affair.
The Quran states that one time in our lives,
we should all try to perform the Hajjj.
It is by far the largest annual
gathering of people in the world.
Makkah is the heart of lslam.
Over a billion people
all across the world
turn to face this spot five
times a day when they pray.
The Hajjj opened me up to all my
fellow Muslims and worshipers.
It just made me more accepting
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