Saudi Arabia begins issuing driving licences to women
Saudi women drive
Women will be allowed to drive from June 24. The lifting of the driving ban is part of Crown Prince Salman's Vision 2030, which looks to reduce the kingdom's dependence on oil, diversify the economy and also open up Saudi society
Saudi Arabia issued its first driving licences to women on Monday.
The official Saudi press agency stated that under the new law, women will be allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia from June 24.
A statement released tothe press said, "The general directorate of traffic today started replacing international driving licences recognised in the kingdom with Saudi licences, in preparation for allowing women to drive from June 24".
The kingdom had announced in September 2017 that it would lift the ban on women driving.
Women will now be allowed to drive cars, motorcycles and trucks.
Women drivers involved in road accidents and traffic violations will be dealt with at special centres established and run by women officials, noted an AFP report.
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The lifting of the driving ban is part of Crown Prince Salman's Vision 2030, which looks to reduce the kingdom's dependence on oil, diversify the economy and also open up Saudi society.
Following the reforms, the first cinema hall opened recently in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
The reforms have also allowed women to start their own businesses without taking permission from their husbands or guardians.
Women will also beallowed to join the military, but will not serve in combat roles.
(With inputs from AFP)