Riyadh: The minimum age for marriage in Saudi Arabia has been set at 18 years. The Personal Status Law was approved by a meeting of the Saudi Cabinet chaired by Saudi King Salman. Under special circumstances, women can unilaterally terminate their marriage contract. Under the new law, the minimum age for marriage has been set at 18 years.
It is the husband’s responsibility to pay for his wife, regardless of her financial status. In addition, women have the right to unilaterally terminate their marriage contract. Women have the right to divorce and reconsider their decision without the consent of their husbands.
