Daily Life As Reforms Signal A New Era In Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JUNE 23: Raneem Younes (C), 17, an intern at Careem, a peer-to-peer ride sharing company similar to Uber, gets a little help from a supervisor at the Careem offices on June 23, 2018 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi government, under Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, is phasing in an ongoing series of reforms to both diversify the Saudi economy and to liberalize its society. The reforms also seek to empower women by restoring them basic legal rights, allowing them increasing independence and encouraging their participation in the workforce. Saudi Arabia is among the most conservative countries in the world and women have traditionally had much fewer rights than men. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)