"Saudi courts have started to send such (divorce) notifications ... a step aimed at protecting the rights of female clients," the Saudi Ministry of Justice said in a statement on their website.It said women could check their marital status on the ministry's website or visit the relevant court to get a copy of divorce papers. "In most Arab countries, men can just divorce their wives," said Suad Abu-Dayyeh from global rights group, Equality Now. "At least women will know whether they are divorced or not. "The male guardianship system is a core issue and it must be dismantled. It controls women in each and every step of their lives.

Source: Egypt Today January 06, 2019 19:18 UTC