Saudi Arabia: Women to be allowed to attend sports events in stadiums from 2018
To break free from the shackles of harsh laws, women from Saudi Arabia would be able to attend sports events in stadiums from next year as part of the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s major drive. Families will be able to enter the stadiums in three major cities- Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. Saudi Arabia's sports authority said that preparations would start in the three stadiums so they can be ready to accommodate families from early 2018. Up until now, the venues have been men-only areas, as per report. Last month, a royal decree said that women would be allowed to drive for the first time from next June. Concerts are once again being held and cinemas are expected to return soon. Women have to adhere to strict dress codes and must not associate with unrelated men. If they want to travel, work or access healthcare they must be accompanied by or receive written permission from a male guardian. -PTC News
