RIYADH: A fund that provides financial assistance for Saudi women to get to work has been extended.
The Saudi Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) raised the financial support offered by the Wusool program to SR1100 monthly ($293) from SR800 for those earning SR6000 or less, Al Eqtisadiah newspaper reported. The grant covers up to 80 percent of commute costs.
It comes as the government ushers in a number of reforms aimed at boosting the number of women at work.
The program was also extended to two years from the original 12 months, the newspaper said.
Transport is provided through companies licensed by the Ministry of Transport to ensure the safety of users.
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