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| Women in Saudi Arabia: what do you think of the driving ban being lifted? | Women in Saudi Arabia: what do you think of the driving ban being lifted? |
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| In Saudi Arabia King Salman has ordered the reform of a royal decree, granting women the right to drive. The decision marks a significant change to the conservative social order in the country. | In Saudi Arabia King Salman has ordered the reform of a royal decree, granting women the right to drive. The decision marks a significant change to the conservative social order in the country. |
| It comes amid other changes as part of a reform programme, which includes women being allowed into a sports stadium for the first time. | It comes amid other changes as part of a reform programme, which includes women being allowed into a sports stadium for the first time. |
| Responding to the news, Manal al-Sharif, who was imprisoned for driving, tweeted: “Today the last country on earth to allow women to drive … we did it.” | Responding to the news, Manal al-Sharif, who was imprisoned for driving, tweeted: “Today the last country on earth to allow women to drive … we did it.” |
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| We want to hear from those living in Saudi Arabia about licences being issued to women who want them. How do you feel about this? Will you be learning to drive? What does the move signify? Share your views, thoughts and comments. | We want to hear from those living in Saudi Arabia about licences being issued to women who want them. How do you feel about this? Will you be learning to drive? What does the move signify? Share your views, thoughts and comments. |
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