Restaurants in Saudi Arabia will no longer need to have two separate entrances - one for families and women and another for unaccompanied men.
On Sunday, the Saudi ministry of municipalities clarified that the new rules are not mandatory, and restaurants could still maintain separate entrances if they choose to do so.
It's unclear if the segregated seating areas inside restaurants would also be eliminated.
In fact, there was no announcement if similar rules will apply in schools and hospitals.
13 killed in explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG site
Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured after an explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex on Sunday evening.
UK's Starmer resigns, paving way for orderly transfer of power
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he was quitting, paving the way for what is expected to be an orderly transfer of power to frontrunner Andy Burnham, who could become Britain's seventh leader in 10 years as early as next month.
Israel says military will maintain security zone in southern Lebanon
Israel's prime minister, defence minister and military chief have stated the military would continue to act to "neutralise" threats against Israeli soldiers and citizens.
Fire at coaching centre in India's Lucknow kills at least 15
At least 15 people, most of them students, were killed in a fire at an animation training centre in Lucknow city in northern India on Monday.
US opens probe of fatal Tesla crash into Texas home
A US agency has stated on Monday it was investigating the June 19 crash of a Tesla Model 3 that was reportedly using an advanced driver assistance system when it struck a home in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman.
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