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In landmark reform, Saudi Arabia allows women to travel without male 'guardian' approval

08:57 AM Aug 02, 2019 | PTI |

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will allow women to obtain passports and travel abroad without approval from a male “guardian”, the government said Thursday, ending a longstanding restriction that drew heavy international criticism.

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“A passport will be granted to any Saudi national who submits an application,” state newspaper Umm Al Qura quoted a government ruling as saying.

The regulation will be applicable to women over the age of 21, the pro-government Okaz newspaper and other local media reported, citing senior authorities.

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