BREAKING: Women Will Soon Be Allowed To Drive In Saudi Arabia
King Salman bin Abdulaziz has decided to allow women to drive, a decision that is breaking decades of tradition in the usually rather conservative Kingdom. Saudi Press Agency announced today that women will be issued driving licenses as early as June 2018.
The king has also asked a committee to study the execution of the regulations
Seeing as this is something that has never been done in the country, netizens all over the world are sharing their joy for the women in Saudi Arabia.
The royal decree will implement the provisions of traffic regulations, including the issuance of driving licences for men and women alike
(via Saudi Press Agency)
And social media has given its optimistic response
What a beautiful moment in history, when even celebrities from other countries are commenting on the surprising news.
” Wow. Finally… “
Wow. Finally. #Saudi King orders women to be allowed to drive in #SaudiArabia
— Frank Gardner (@FrankRGardner) September 26, 2017
“Truly groundbreaking for women”
Women can FINALLY DRIVE in #SaudiArabia! This is truly groundbreaking! #womensrights #fightsuppression ???????????????????????????????????? https://t.co/tNAhiDgB8y
— Joy Villa (@Joy_Villa) September 26, 2017
“One giant leap for mankind” indeed
One giant leap for for mankind…#BREAKING Saudi king issues order allowing women to drive. #SaudiArabia
— Mustafa Bağ (@mustafa__bag) September 26, 2017
And this guy has summed everyone’s emotions up in one word..
History.#SaudiArabia
— د. ريان كركدان (@rayankarkadan) September 26, 2017
UPDATE: Islamic scholars in the kingdom have issued a statement saying there’s no hindrance on the lift of the ban
#SaudiWomenCanDrive
#BREAKING: Senior Islamic scholars in #SaudiArabia issue statement saying ‘no impediment to women driving’ #SaudiWomenCanDrive pic.twitter.com/dYGsdNcNyP
— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) September 26, 2017
