Saudi Arabia set to scrap male guardian rule for Saudi females studying abroad: Senior diplomat

article author:

Author:

Fri, 2019-08-09 00:20

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is poised to abolish the legal requirement for a male guardian to accompany females during scholarship periods abroad, a top diplomat has revealed.

Saudi Cultural Attaché to the US Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa told Arab News on Thursday that the Ministry of Education was set to scrap the mahram (guardian) clause but said the move was yet to be officially confirmed.