‘It feels beautiful...’

Saudi women drove to work and ran errands yesterday, relishing the freedom to move about without relying on men after the kingdom lifted the world’s last remaining ban on women driving. It’s a historic moment for women who have been at the mercy of their husbands, fathers, brothers and drivers to move around. “It feels beautiful. It was a dream for us so when it happens in reality, I am between belief and disbelief — between a feeling of joy and astonishment,” said Mabkhoutah Al Mari (above) as she pulled up to order a drive-thru coffee on her way to work.