During the 20th century, a major middle eastern problem has been the: Conflict between traditional culture and the push for modernization
The majority of people in middle-east still reluctant to abolish the traditional rules that written in Syariah law. So a large their society still adopt non-progressive practice such as not allowing women to vote, drive , or even get an education.
Some Regions such as Dubai and Jordan, for example, started to open their mind to the liberal value and adapted it to their country