The annual Queen of Beautiful Morals contest in Saudi Arabia, where contestants are chosen not for their appearance but their commitment to "traditional" Saudi values, has been won by Zainab al-Khatam, a 24-year-old blind woman from Qatif.

Arab News says that since finishing at school, Ms Khatam "has remained at home taking care of her family".

Posted by Brian Whitaker, 27 October 2010.