Saudi Women Exercise Franchise

For the first time women were allowed to vote and stand as candidates in the polls for municipal councils in Saudi Arabia. Saudi is one of the country with the world's toughest restrictions on women. It is has absolute monarchy. 
It is the only country where women can be arrested for driving.
Other restrictions on women in Saudi Arabia:
1. Do not compete in sports
2. Are not allowed to swim
3. Forbidden from using make up.
4. Forbidden from talking to men in public.
5. Are not supposed to go out without a male guardian.