Vogue Arabia causes a stir with Saudi Princess in the driver’s seat

There’s a lot of talk about Vogue Arabia’s front cover this month, and it’s not about the fashion.

Historic reforms have been passed in Saudi Arabia, which will see women allowed to drive from June 24.

In celebration, the Middle East edition of Vogue splashed their cover with a photo of Saudi Princess Hayfa bint Abdullah al-Saud  sitting in the driver’s seat of a red convertible.

Although it is undoubtedly a tribute to a step in the right direction for the empowerment of Middle Eastern women, the publication has come under fire failing to shed light on all the details.

Hot debate about the bold spread started due to the fact there was no mention of the jailed women activists who were responsible for bringing the driving ban to the world’s attention.

This issue was Vogue’s first-ever edition solely dedicated to Saudi Arabia and Her Royal Highness’ first cover.

In relation to the reforms, Princess Hafya told Vogue: “In our country, there are some conservatives who fear change. For many, it’s all they have known. Personally, I support these changes with great enthusiasm.”