Saudi Arabia steps up female recruitment in the armed forces
Female applicants must be between the age of 21 and 40 years old, while first-time male applicants must be between the age of 17 and 40. Last year, a photo of a woman serving as a Saudi Royal Guard posted on social media served as a proud moment for men and women in the Kingdom. Apart from ground forces, Saudi women are also able to join the Royal Saudi Air Defence force, the Royal Saudi Navy, Strategic Missile Forces and Armed Forces Medical Services. Women can also rise through the ranks to a number of officer positions. Policing roles In 2018, the kingdom opened up opportunities for wom...
Source: thenationalnews.com