Saudi Arabia has been under the spotlight since the announcement of the Saudi Vision 2030 which holds between its folds social change with a future vision.
Journalist Marriam Mossalli was aware of this change and published her "Under the Abaya book - Street Style from Saudi Arabia", in which she highlights Saudi women's fashion and how it reflects their personality.
Today, Mossali is issuing the second edition of her book in an initiative to reflect the Saudi women's unique versatility.
Speaking to Asharq-Al Awsat, Mossali said the new edition, which is supplied by photos sent from Saudi women, will thoroughly touch on the image of strong Saudi women under the 2030 Vision and put their achievements under the spotlight.
Mossali further asserts that her book is more than a street-style book, it is a platform for women of the Kingdom to show the world how they want to be portrayed on their own terms.
"I wanted the world to know that the diverse and unique Saudi women cannot be stereotyped under a single category. I succeeded in bringing females from all around the Kingdom together so they could transparently speak to the world about their hobbies and ambitions."
100% of the book proceeds will be used to grant scholarships for Saudi women to pursue higher education, according to Mossali.
"This is the least I could do for my country's females. I am proud of this initiative."
The sequel, "Under the Abaya: Saudi Women Who Inspire," has a foreword by Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi ambassador to the US, in an expression of support of this initiative, stressing the importance of investing to empower Saudi women.
