Saudi Arabia lifts ban on women driving NFHAAtVkbpA 6jxRmYZBvxo
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Women will be able to drive
in Saudi Arabia
from next year, it’s been reported.
according to state media,
King Salman has issued a decree
ordering that women be allowed on the roads.
the order will be implemented
by June 2018
state news agency SPA reports.
the conservative Islamic kingdom
was the only country in the world
to prohibit women from XX behind the wheel.
under Saudi law, women must
adhere to a strict dress code.
they must also seek
written permission
from a male guardian to travel,
work or access healthcare.
although this is under review.