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Saudis proud of female royal guard

Saudis proud of female royal guard
Saudi women were allowed to a join the military and police as well as part of theÌý¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Vision 2030 Program of King Salman. (Twitter photo)
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Updated 27 June 2020

Saudis proud of female royal guard

Saudis proud of female royal guard

RIYADH: Saudi social media users expressed their pride and joy on Friday when a photo appeared of a female member of the Saudi Royal Guard performing her duty alongside her male colleague at a high-profile government office.

In October 2019, the government announced that womenÌýcan join the military as lance corporals, corporals, sergeants, and staff sergeants in the Royal Saudi Land Forces, Air Force, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵn Navy, Air Defense Forces, Strategic Missile Forces and Armed Forces Medical Services.

Applicants were shortlisted after tests and interviews.

The initiative is the first to allow women to climb the ladder towards senior ranks.

The initiative is part of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Vision 2030 Program, pushing for the empowerment of women and giving them more leadership positions, and highlighting the significance of their involvement across different fields.

Saudi women have already been given the opportunity to climb the ranks in the front line of public security, including the General Directorate of Narcotics, General Directorate of Prisons,ÌýCriminal Evidence and Customs.

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