A group of Saudi women received their driving licenses on Monday by replacing their recognized international driving licenses with Saudi ones.
WATCH: First female driving license being issued in Saudi Arabia
Saudi women will be allowed to start driving in the kingdom from June 24.
The General Department of Traffic had said that women wishing to replace their international driving licenses with Saudi ones can submit an application online and later undergo a test to be given a license accordingly.
People voiced their joy on social media as many posted photos of the newly-issued women’s driving licenses.
People voiced their joy on social media as many posted photos of the newly-issued women’s driving licenses. (Supplied)
People voiced their joy on social media as many posted photos of the newly-issued women’s driving licenses. (Supplied)
الف الف الف الف مبروك ل بنات الوطن
— سعود الزمانان (@saudalzmanan) June 4, 2018
إصدار اول رخصة قياده في السعوديه pic.twitter.com/GRUNxJxpaq
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