“Women can now launch their own businesses and benefit from (governmental) e-services without having to prove consent from a guardian,” the ministry of commerce and investment said on its website.
The policy change was announced by the Saudi government on Thursday. It is believed to bring major relief for women in the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom. The women will no longer face difficulties in establishing their own business and completing the necessary paperwork. Earlier, women in the country were required to present a proof of permission from a male guardian to do any government paperwork.
Not only this, the Saudi leaders also announced 140 positions for women at airports and border crossing. Through this the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, hopes an increase in participation of women in workplace. In September last year, the Kingdom announced to allow women to drive. The change, which will take effect in June.
