Creeping consultation
Gulf citizens are getting more chances to vote
DECEMBER will witness a small step forward for both women and for democracy in Saudi Arabia. For the first time in the kingdom’s history, women will be able to vote and stand as candidates in local elections. Voter registration opened last month, and closes on September 14th.
This article appeared in the Middle East & Africa section of the print edition under the headline “Creeping consultation”
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