Saudi Arabia has issued driving licences to women for the first time in decades just weeks before a ban on female drivers is lifted.Ten women who held foreign driving licenses were given a health check and brief test behind the wheel before receiving their Saudi permits from the Riydah traffic office. They had been selected from the thousands who have applied, with many more licenses due to be issued by 24 June, when the ban is due to be lifted.(Photo/Agencies)
Saudi Arabia has issued driving licences to women for the first time in decades just weeks before a ban on female drivers is lifted.Ten women who held foreign driving licenses were given a health check and brief test behind the wheel before receiving their Saudi permits from the Riydah traffic office. They had been selected from the thousands who have applied, with many more licenses due to be issued by 24 June, when the ban is due to be lifted.(Photo/Agencies)
Saudi Arabia has issued driving licences to women for the first time in decades just weeks before a ban on female drivers is lifted.Ten women who held foreign driving licenses were given a health check and brief test behind the wheel before receiving their Saudi permits from the Riydah traffic office. They had been selected from the thousands who have applied, with many more licenses due to be issued by 24 June, when the ban is due to be lifted.(Photo/Agencies)
