The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is about to launch its own independent organization for women — a landmark achievement in its efforts to empower women in the Muslim world.

A recent international report praised Saudi Arabia for the measures it has taken in the past two years toward empowering women.

The royal decree to allow women to drive in the Kingdom came as a happy surprise, not only for Saudis but for the whole world — with the decision making headlines globally. 

We were bursting with joy in Saudi Arabia last week over the announcements that Saudi women would be heading important financial institutions, marking a great leap forward in a sector that is predominantly male.