Saudi Arabia's Justice Ministry now grants women in Saudi Arabia a right to hold a copy of their marriage contract, according to AFP .
Clerics are now obliged to hand a copy of the marriage contract to the bride when registering a marriage "to ensure her awareness of her rights and the terms of the contract," the ministry said in a statement .
The decision aims to "protect the rights of the woman" by facilitating the process for women in case of divorce, as these documents are required in court.
Although the law is long overdue, as the contract was previously only exclusive to men, it is a push in the right direction. However, the fact that it wasn't a "right" prior to the law being passed is controversial in itself.
People haven't taken the decision lightly, with many criticizing the fact that this is just now happening.
This is not to say Saudi Arabia hasn't progressed when it comes to women's laws. Back in 2015, at least 20 women made history in Saudi Arabia by winning seats on municipal councils around the country. More recently, the Saudi Shura Council reopened the debate around women driving in the kingdom. Although there isn't a law banning women from driving, officials do not issue driver's licenses to women.