CNN Market Place Middle East

In Focus – Saudi Women Drivers

Will Saudi Arabia allow women to drive? If not for human rights, but for the economic benefits it will reap? It's long been a taboo in the Kingdom. Now as the pressure mounts from human rights groups, the government may loosen restrictions as part of broader reforms. CNN's Wilf Dinnick meets with one Saudi activist and investigates the economic potential of women like her... having the freedom to drive.

FACETIME – Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Tourism Minister

Back in 1985, he was the first Arab, the first Muslim and the first member of royalty in space. Today, he's in charge Saudia Arabia's tourism industry. This week MME gets some Face Time with HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman Al Saud. He tells us why he wants to broaden the sector, by focusing on Saudis themselves -- rather than Western visitors.