I suspect his case is dead in the water,. from the lovely folks over at little green footballs:
http://www.littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/lgf-artmail.php?article=6822
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/sultaana1.html
And from CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/05/28/license.veil.ap/index.html
> Saudi Arabia: Women aren't allowed to drive
> Iran: Women wear a traditional chador, which does not cover the face.
> Egypt: Women do not cover their face in I.D. pictures
> United Arab Emirates: Women do not cover their face in I.D. pictures
> Oman: Women do not cover their face in I.D. pictures
> Kuwait: Women do not cover their face in I.D. pictures
> Qatar: Women do not cover their face in I.D. pictures
> Bahrain: Women do not cover their face in I.D. pictures
> Jordan: Women can drive if their faces are covered but do not cover their face in I.D. pictures
Case closed, right?
Its a privelege, for which you have to do certain things, getr a license, and get the ID photo, STF, etc.
/Phil