I read that Saudi Arabia is having their first elections (I suppose this will be on city levels). In an absolute monarchy run by a completely family owned business without any public representation for 71 years ! Thats something , that is a result of Iraq. Forever we heard about the Arab street, now we might be able to hear what they have to say.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3188310.stm