Announced last year by de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the measures, including the first written penal code, appear to align with Saudi Arabia's goal of opening up to the world and softening its extremist image.
Yabhengezwa kulo nyaka uphelileyo ngumlawuli we-de facto Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, amanyathelo, kuquka ikhowudi yokuqala yesohlwayo ebhaliweyo, ibonakala ihambelana nenjongo yeSaudi Arabia yokuvula ihlabathi kunye nokuthambisa umfanekiso walo ogqithiseleyo.