By AFP – Jun 05,2018 – JORDAN TIMES
A Saudi woman poses for a photo after having a driving lesson in Jeddah, on March 7 (AFP photo)
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia on Monday began issuing its first driving licences to women in decades, state media reported.
“The first group of women today received their Saudi driving licences,” the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.
“The general directorate of traffic started replacing international driving licences recognised in the kingdom with Saudi licences,” it added.
The move comes as Saudi Arabia, the only country in the world where women are not allowed drive, prepares to lift its decades-long ban on female drivers on June 24.
SPA said authorities started swapping international licences for Saudi ones in multiple locations across the kingdom, with women applicants made to undergo a “practical test”.
It did not specify the number of licences issued.
The move is part of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s far-reaching liberalisation drive as he seeks to modernise the conservative petro-state.
The self-styled reformer, who recently undertook a global tour aimed at reshaping his kingdom’s austere image, has sought to break with long-held restrictions on women and the mixing of the genders.
But casting a shadow on the reforms, Saudi Arabia last week said it detained 17 people for “undermining” the kingdom’s security, in what campaigners have dubbed a sweeping crackdown against activists.
Rights groups have identified many of the detainees as women campaigners for the right to drive and to end the conservative country’s male guardianship system.
Authorities said eight of the detainees had been “temporarily released” until their investigation is completed.
Nine suspects, including four women, remain in custody after they “confessed” to a slew of charges such as suspicious contact with “hostile” organisations, according to SPA.
SOURCE:
http://jordantimes.com/news/region/first-saudi-women-get-driving-licences
Categories: Arab World, Asia, Saudi Arabia
Poor ladies, now they will have to drive the kids to school, the husband to work, collect one kid at one time and the other one who may have some additional activities an hour later. And then collect the husband from work … And the Bangladeshi driver might loose his job and have to go back home …
That is a life—if Muslim follow the way of prophet to rarn money as trader— you will be your own boss—you can manage your time— you can earn money unlimitted—you are free to do what you want—you pay Zakat or Tax bigger to help those who needy— you can employe some people etc etc—
Unfortunate most Clerics are hypocrite and lie to his followers.
What they say; we are the best Muslim who follow Allah and Sunnah— but they are not. Am I wrong?
So as long as Islamic clerics do not follow the sunnah how to earn money ( like Chiness, Japaness and Jews ) Muslim still live in the DARKNESS, in slavery . Very sad indeed.
Hopefully Ahmadiyyah Muslim can lead Muslim around the world to follow the Sunnah how to earn money for living. Amen
All love ❤️
One more thing I want to confirm
Does Ahmmadiyyah allow Women to drive a car by herself?
Does Ahmadiyyah allow women shake hand with other man?
Does Ahmadiyyah allow women to sing song at TV or public place?
Does Ahmadiyyah allow adult women go to non Muslim Univerdity, because they are mix class?
One more thing for men
Does Ahmadiyyah men allow to have dogs or pets at home?
Hopefully Ahmadiyyah member can give us true answer, Amen
All love ❤️
Typical provocative ‘questions’ from Somi again.
I think Somi knows quite well that only the Saudis did not permit ladies to drive. All other ladies are allowed to drive.
Shake hands with men: It should be the choice of the ladies whether they like to or not. It is not recommended but also not prohibited.
Somi likes so much the ‘sing-song’. Go and check out http://www.mta.tv and see for yourself.
Again, Somi should know quite well by now that Ahmadi female students attend all kind of education and universities. Are you not watching mta.tv? How the Khalifa hands out Certificates to lady graduates from all kind of ‘mixed’ universities?
Dogs? I recall we answered that already as well. Ah, yes, it seems difficult to find new topics all the time.
Rafiq— I am learning Ahmadiyyah faith how to answer each issue in Islam, hopefully Rafiq will be patient to give honest answer.
Let us check the answers again
1. ahmadiyyah allow women to drive— cool
2. Ahmadiyyah allow women to shack hand with men with her choice— it seems Ahmadiyyah is telactant to day OK for women to shack hand with Men.
3. Does Ahmadiyyah allow Women to sing a song at TV? No clear unswer. Maybe not allow.
4. Does Ahmadiyyah allow to have a nice dog pet at home? No clear answer, maybe Not allow
Hopefully Ahmadiyyah can give the true answer so Muslim will not confuse.
All love ❤️
Thank you Rafiq. Be patient ! Patient is a part of faith.
Somi: Did you ever visit an Ahmadiyya Mosque near you? You can get answers to all your questions …