Women: Small Steps Taken Where Giant Strides Needed
Samar Fatany; 28/5/08
Saudi women today celebrate the inauguration of women’s sections at the Riyadh and Jeddah mayoralties. One hundred and twenty women in each city now officially take charge of municipal services for women after being provided with extensive training to qualify them for their posts. The sections have started functioning in four municipalities in both Jeddah and Riyadh regions. This follows the successful initiative to allow women to sit in the board of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI). Women in Jeddah have been better supported and have proven their capabilities as elected and appointed board members. The Jeddah chamber also established the Khadijah Bint Khowailed Center, which caters to working women and women in business.
See: http://www.arabnews.com/?page=7§ion=0&article=110321&d=28&m=5&y=2008
Tags: Saudi Arabia, Women, Workers