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The policy change, announced by the Saudi government on Thursday, also marks a major step away from the strict guardianship system that has ruled the country for decades. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

Saudi women now can open their own business without male permission

Saudi Arabia is pushing to expand country's private sector, including expansion of female employment under a reform plan...

19 Feb 2018 9:24 AM IST

Under Saudi Arabias guardianship system, women are required to present proof of permission from a male guardian - normally the husband, father or brother - to do any government paperwork, travel or enrol in classes. (Representational Image)

Guided without guardians: Saudi women can now own biz without male...

The policy change, announced by the Saudi government on Thursday, also marks a major step away from the strict...

18 Feb 2018 6:50 PM IST

Saudi Arabia, which has some of the worlds tightest restrictions on women, requires them to wear the garment by law. (Photo: File)

Saudi women need not wear abaya robes: senior cleric

The government has not said whether it will change the law.

11 Feb 2018 3:48 PM IST

Saudi Arabia, which has some of the worlds tightest restrictions on women, requires them to wear the garment by law. (Photo: File)

Saudi court grants woman passport after father refuses to send her...

The woman in western Jeddah sought to disown her father as guardian after he refused to let her seek a passport to study...

21 Sept 2018 6:43 PM IST

In September, King Salman issued a decree saying women will be able to drive from June 2017 as part of an ambitious reform push in the conservative kingdom. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Women on wheels: Saudi Arabia lifts ban on women driving

Its historic decision to allow women to drive from June 2017 has been cheered inside the kingdom and abroad.

17 Dec 2017 11:43 AM IST