Saudi Arabia lifts ban on women driving
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“I had my Jordanian license since I was 18 years old, and the moment I heard about the opening of exchanging foreign licenses, I immediately booked an appointment,” she said.
Mattar said she looks forward to the change in so many ways. “I'm finally in control of my time, schedule and privacy.”Arab News going live on this historic day as Saudi women hit the streets for the first time. Tonight, we are with t… https://t.co/ZYucZuMJGz
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Mattar said she is both confident and anxious about the event. “I'm anxious only for feeling that I'm part of a huge first step for women driving in the Kingdom, but I'm confident also because of the support that I'm getting from my husband and family.
“Every first step is the hardest. Society is facing a huge change, but I'm positive because this change is done and supported by the government and Vision 2030.”
Mattar said she feels secure now. “I'm in control of any case I'm facing.”
/ Source: arabnews





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