In the past few years, we have seen and experienced a tremendous amount of growth for women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. However, in response Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bint Bandar Al Saud penned a message stating her disappointment at the Western media for promoting such “outdated stereotypes and western-centric views” of the region. “They say that Saudi law ;essentially makes women the property of men.’ On this, let me simply say: get your facts straight,” she stated. “What is often referred to as ‘guardianship’ no longer describes the status of Saudi women today. Saudi women have made it their objective to make their mark and be seated at the head of the table and have rightfully done so.

Source: Washington Post January 30, 2024 13:00 UTC