Females throng Jeddah soccer stadium

> Women were segregated in the stands from the male-only crowd with designated seating in the so-called ‘family section.’ > The presence of women in the sports stadium is part of a wider effort to integrate women in society > The first stadium to open its doors to women is in Jeddah. > Riyadh will open doors to women on Saturday, followed by the city of Dammam on Thursday. > The stadiums are also fitted with female prayer areas and restrooms, as well as separate entrances and parking lots for female spectators. > Saudi women remain hopeful that there will be more concessions for their freedom in the times to come.