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There Are 5 Days Left Until Women Can OFFICIALLY Start Driving And Here Are The Updates On It So Far
We’ve all waited months and now it is only a mere five days away until women are able to drive around the Kingdom. As announced last year, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, has lifted the ban on women driving and on June 24 we’ll finally see our strong women take the wheel.
As the countdown begins, let’s also dig into collective information we know about the lift of the ban so far…
A few women have already gotten their driver’s licenses
Barely two weeks ago, the first ten Saudi women received their driver’s licenses after exchanging their previous international ones. The news made headlines and many congratulated these women on social media.
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Resident Finnish blogger, Laura Alho, of the Kingdom’s first travel blog ‘Blue Abaya’ happily got her license after completing a test-drive.
These ‘June 24′ bomber jackets by a local designer has become the ultimate fashion must-have!
…designed by Mohammed Khoja for the contemporary luxury label ‘Hindamme’.
It’s legendary.
Uber has launched a direct portal for any women looking to work for them
Car-hailing app, Uber, recently announced the launch of Masaruky (“your path” in Arabic). Masaruky is the new registration portal for Saudi women who are interested in driving for Uber once the ban is lifted.
The initiative is aligned with the Kingdom and Crown Prince MBS’ Vision 2030, helping increase women’s inclusion in the workforce.
Women even have the choice to drive motorcycles, if they wish
The General Directorate of Traffic announced six months ago that women in Saudi Arabia will now also be allowed to drive trucks and motorcycles.
HRH Princess Haya Al Saud was featured on the cover of Vogue Arabia in a vintage vehicle
Commemorating the royal decree that allows women to soon drive- in style!
Traffic signs directed towards women too
Preps for women driving has definitely not been a gradual process, with Saudi taking big strides to welcoming female drivers in the Kingdom’s streets.
Like this traffic sign.
There are 5 driving schools schools in the Kingdom at the moment
And many more soon to come!
Women who managed to obtain their driver’s licenses will officially be able to drive on June 24, whereas others can register to take the test (as long as they’ve completed the required training hours.)
See you all on the road soon!
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