In landmark reform, Saudi Arabia allows women to travel without male ‘guardian’ approval
PTI, Aug 2, 2019, 8:57 AM IST
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will allow women to obtain passports and travel abroad without approval from a male “guardian”, the government said Thursday, ending a longstanding restriction that drew heavy international criticism.
“A passport will be granted to any Saudi national who submits an application,” state newspaper Umm Al Qura quoted a government ruling as saying.
The regulation will be applicable to women over the age of 21, the pro-government Okaz newspaper and other local media reported, citing senior authorities.
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