A Video Game Paves the Way for Female Drivers in Saudi Arabia

It’s 2015, and Saudi Arabian women still aren’t allowed to drive. In the world of Saudi Arabian video games, however, things feel a little bit different. Saudi Girls Revolution, a recent game released by a Saudi Arabian prince, features eight Saudi women dressed in abayas, blasting villains, destroying cyborgs, and yes—driving cars. The game was designed by NA3M, a company headed by Prince Fahad bin Faisal Al Saud, grandson of the brother of the king. There’s more than girl warriors in this revolution, though. Asma and Allanoud are siblings who both fight against religious sectarianism. Read More…