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Saudi Arabia’s Religious and Cultural pillars also underpin its modernization efforts. Reforms have relaxed strict social codes—women can now drive, travel without male guardians, and participate more actively in the workforce. This shift has boosted female workforce participation from 20% in 2018 to over 35% today, especially in sectors like sports, where over 6,000 women athletes now compete nationally. Indonesian goalkeeper Fny Suprianto exemplifies this new wave, working in a domestic league alongside local talents.