Please permit me to reproduce here a letter to the editor of the Gulf News of 5th April 2012:

A heroic effort

I was driving back to Abu Dhabi from Dubai the other night on Shaikh Zayed Road when I saw a van losing control. It skidded across the lanes and flipped over to its side on the fast lane. The car following the van stopped on the side of the road and three Emirati women ran across to the aid of the trapped driver. From the colour of their clothes they seemed to be returning from a celebration. The youngest of these women, clad in a bright yellow gown, ran right across the lanes, waving hers arms frantically to slow down the fast oncoming traffic while the eldest one, wearing a black abaya, approached the van and helped the dazed, bleeding driver out from his van. Fuel was leaking from the van, yet the brave young women were determined to help the man. The driver was pulled to safety and was made to sit down to one side while the other two women continued their efforts to prevent further accidents. The three women were a shining example to the noblest sentiment of human spirit. I do not know who these women are but never in my life have I seen a more impressive show of courage. To these women, whoever you are, I salute your noble spirit. This country is blessed to have citizens like you.

From Mr Arun Pushkarna
Abu Dhabi

http://gulfnews.com/opinions/letters/letters-april-05-2012-1.1004255

May be reading this the Saudis will now let their ladies drive?