Thousands of Saudis have signed a petition calling on the Riyadh regime to treat women as full citizens by recognizing their complete rights and ending the controversial male guardianship system.
Foreign leaders gathered in the Saudi capital for the funeral of the ruler of the world's top oil exporter and the spiritual home of Islam.
Saudi King Salman has named one of his sons, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as defence minister, according to a royal decree.