Whenever any person takes the name of Gulf countries, all one remembers is that the countries are forward in technological while still in ancient times in terms of freedom and human rights. Mainly, Saudi Arabia, the home of Mecca, is seen as a completely Orthodox religious country with many restrictions, especially on women.
In a country where women are not even allowed to drive a car, today, reforms have started to take shape in improving their state. Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, announced that the women are free to work in the country. They do not have to submit any permission or No Objection Confirmation letters from parents or guardians to pursue their professional careers. Until, this reform came into act, women couldn't step out into an office from their home without the permission letters and this caused for many Women Empowerment societies around the world plead, suggest and request, various leaders to talk to the King, about reforms.
Finally, to change the image of Saudi Arabia in this digital savvy world, King Salman of Saudi took this decision and announced it via newspaper ad. This law has come into existence immediately and women are now rejoicing their first step in attaining financial freedom. According to the law, no private or public sector companies should ask for any sort of NOC from parents or guardians in any form. Well, with his one move, Saudi King is now being revered as God by women in the country!
In a country where women are not even allowed to drive a car, today, reforms have started to take shape in improving their state. Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, announced that the women are free to work in the country. They do not have to submit any permission or No Objection Confirmation letters from parents or guardians to pursue their professional careers. Until, this reform came into act, women couldn't step out into an office from their home without the permission letters and this caused for many Women Empowerment societies around the world plead, suggest and request, various leaders to talk to the King, about reforms.
Finally, to change the image of Saudi Arabia in this digital savvy world, King Salman of Saudi took this decision and announced it via newspaper ad. This law has come into existence immediately and women are now rejoicing their first step in attaining financial freedom. According to the law, no private or public sector companies should ask for any sort of NOC from parents or guardians in any form. Well, with his one move, Saudi King is now being revered as God by women in the country!