Riyadh (SunstarTV Bureau): After completing 14 weeks of basic training programme, the first group of female Saudi Arabian soldiers graduated from the Armed Forces Women’s Cadre Training Centre.
According to Xinhua news agency report, on Thursday an Arab News reported the results of graduates who had been rewarded with prizes announced at a recently held ceremony.
The Kingdom opened military recruitment to women in February this year, as part of the efforts to empower Saudi females.
Military ranks from soldier to sergeant are now available for women in the Saudi Arabian Army, Royal Saudi Air Defense, Royal Saudi Navy, Royal Saudi Strategic Missile Force, and Armed Forces Medical Services.
Besides, the country started allowing women to drive vehicles in 2018 after decades of old stuck regulation. It was one of many initiatives to integrate women into Saudi society, especially by providing them with job opportunities.
