Saudi Arabia to send its first woman to space

Rayyana Barnawi the legendary woman will go down in history. She'll be the first Arab woman in space. This is a watershed moment in the history of a country that has long oppressed Muslim women! Rayyana will travel to the International Space Station with fighter jet pilot Ali Al-Qarni. The Falcon 9 rocket from SpaceX will transport them. The crews will take off from Florida.

What makes it historic?

Saudi Arabia has historically been very conservative when it comes to women. Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, on the other hand, instituted several changes. He gave women the right to drive. Also allowed women to travel abroad.

The first Arab Muslim to visit space

In 1985, Saudi Arabia's Royal Prince, Prince Sultan Bin Salman, became the first Saudi Arabian to travel to space. He, too, took part in a space flight organized by the United States.

Significance

Arab countries are loosening their laws. They are loosening restrictions on Muslim women. The recent first female space flight is one example of Arab relaxation. The country is doing so in order to strengthen its trade relations. The only way to bring in investors is to ensure their comfort and safety.

Oil's future is becoming uncertain as the world shifts toward alternative fuels. As a result, the Arab world is forced to abandon its conservations. Trade-based changes, according to international relations experts!