The proposal, which has yet to be passed by the council, has inevitably divided opinion among some female members. Nora al-Adwan, who backs the move, caused controversy last year when she accused some female presenters of damaging the country's reputation by refusing to wear the traditional dress and for wearing too much makeup, the Gulf News website reported . Latifa al-Shualan, on the other hand, expresses surprise at the council's interest, saying the country has more serious issues to worry about. "There are many other pressing issues such as the danger posed by the media activities of the so-called Islamic State terrorism group", she told the Arab News website. "Our media should highlight the Kingdom's important role as a moderate political force in the region", she adds.