By Thea Voutiritsas
Just four short months ago, women in Saudi Arabia were able register to vote for the first time in Saudi history. The elections this month will be the first opportunity for women to vote since the late King Abdullah signaled a greater role for women in politics in 2011. About 900 women are now campaigning for public office. Despite this great stride, women will only be participating in elections at the municipal level. The country remains an absolute monarchy, and Saudi women are still forbidden to drive and travel without a male guardian. The role of women in Saudi is changing fast, and this is an exciting and historic time for women all over the world. For more developments on this story, visit CNN.