Breaking Barriers: Saudi Arabia Welcomes its First Female Camel Patrolwoman
At an official ceremony marking the kingdom’s Founding Day, the first Saudi camel patrolwoman made her debut, highlighting the country’s strong drive for women’s empowerment.
The Interior Ministry has released a video showing the young woman as she rides a camel in a security patrol.
الوزارة تطلق فرقة الهجانة ضمن فعاليات الاحتفاء بـ #يوم_التأسيس .#يوم_بدينا pic.twitter.com/lFD6P8NWNa
— وزارة الداخلية (@MOISaudiArabia) February 22, 2024
Clad in a military uniform, the woman participated in a parade staged by the ministry commemorating the Founding Day annually celebrated on February 22 in Saudi Arabia.
In a video interview with Saudi actor and TV host Fayez Al Malki, the woman, whose age was not given, expressed joy and pride in being the first Saudi female in the squad.
الهجانه السعودية الاولى
— فايز المالكي (@fayez_malki) February 22, 2024
واللي شاركت في #يوم_التاسيس
من قطاع #وزارة_الداخلية
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In 2019, the kingdom announced allowing women to serve in the army. In recent years, Saudi Arabia has vigorously pursued a drive to empower women from different walks of life as part of dramatic changes in the kingdom.