In Saudi Arabia , every women of any age has a male `` guardian '' In the deeply conservative kingdom , a woman is not allowed to go to school , get a job , or even travel outside the country without first obtaining the permission of her male `` guardian , '' or mahram . The government set up an electronic monitoring program in 2010 for women 's travel abroad . The guardian could request to be notified if his dependent left the country . This is done by phone or email and can only happen after he receives written permission from the authorities.
In Saudi Arabia , every women of any age has a male `` guardian '' The government set up an electronic monitoring program in 2010 for women 's travel abroad . The guardian could request to be notified if his dependent left the country . This is done by phone or email and can only happen after he receives written permission from the authorities.