The claim
السعودية تلغي إلزامية العباءة والحجاب وتمنح النساء حرية اختيار ملابسهن
Original review summary
The review says it found no official announcement of a policy change on the abaya or hijab. It notes that Saudi public-decency rules focus on modest clothing without specifying a particular type, and that the abaya remains a traditional option worn over everyday clothes. [S1][S1]
Additional context
The review cites Saudi regulations issued on April 9, 2019, describing them as focused on public decency and recommending modest clothing without specifying a type. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] مرصد أخبار ميتر original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026