KSA allow women drivers
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just read that KSA have announced that they will finally allow females to drive next year.
big changes happened over last few years...
when do they get brunches with alcohol?
big changes happened over last few years...
when do they get brunches with alcohol?

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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/26/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-women-drive.html
Are Saudis ready for my wife though?
Are Saudis ready for my wife though?

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Oh goodness, maybe great for western women but I wouldn't trust the locals. It was bad enough in Bahrain with the local women causing accidents.
In fact, Saudi is one of those place where I was relieved as a woman to not have to drive - its insanity over there.
In fact, Saudi is one of those place where I was relieved as a woman to not have to drive - its insanity over there.

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Haha one of my Arab colleagues suggested it was the 'Trump' effect

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It's brilliant news for KSA. Will totally shake it up in a very positive way. Congratulations to them. I understand that there are still lots of rules around it (only daylight hours basically) but still great for the economy and the region.


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One GMC, dad, wives plus kids blocking the entrance to the mall now becomes......
