The country is once-again set to dominate the world's media in less than two weeks time, when between the 23rd and 24th June, the Kingdom will allow the right for women to drive for the first time.
Picfair contributor, Eric Lafforgue; a renowned documentary photographer, has travelled extensively around some of the world's most impenetrable areas, including Somalia, Iran and also, duly, Saudi Arabia.
His photographs provide a rare glimpse into this enigmatic, but also profoundly beautiful land, and cast a softer light on a country, which for many, remains highly controversial.
Saudi Arabia is a relatively young country. The median age is around 21 for males and 22 for females ; and children younger than 14 represent 38% of the total population.
Saudi Arabia is a relatively young country. The median age is around 21 for males and 22 for females ; and children younger than 14 represent 38% of the total population. Read less
by Eric Lafforgue
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