In 2018, Saudi Arabia ended its ban on women drivers, marking a key victory for women's rights. Many question whether this was done more for reasons of economics than of gender equality. Since the Arab Spring erupted in the early 2010s, women across the Middle East have been demanding greater rights and opportunities. This Blomberg QuickTake examines the recent history and current state of gender relations in the region.

Originally released by Bloomberg , 2018. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 10, 2019.

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