Saudi king's new order loosens guardianship rules on women
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Saudi Arabia's King Salman has issued a directive to government offices that allows women greater access to government services without the consent of a male relative.
Women's rights activists say the memo, which has been circulating in government offices this week, codifies the rights of Saudi women to access a job, higher education or medical procedures, for example, without a male guardian's permission.
