London, Muharram 07, 1439 H., September 27, 2017, SPA -- British Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed the high-ranking order that allowed women to drive cars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. "As an old friend of Saudi Arabia, I welcome this important step taken by the Kingdom," said May, adding that, "Empowering women around the world is a key factor in the economic development of nations and the United Kingdom will continue to work closely with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to achieve progress in its ambition program for reform according to Vision 2030". -- SPA 17:14 LOCAL TIME 14:14 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w499389