Saudi Arabia is going to the polls in unprecedented municipal elections in which women can cast a ballot for the first time.

Women are also standing as candidates despite the conservative kingdom being the only nation where women are not allowed to drive.

A total of 978 women have registered as candidates, alongside almost 6,000 men.

However, female candidates have had to speak behind a partition during campaign appearances or be represented by a man.

Successful candidates will secure a place on one of the country's municipal councils - Saudi Arabia's only elected public chambers.

Win or lose Doctor Fawzia Al-Harbi knows she is making history: