TWO SAUDI WOMEN APPOINTED FOR SENIOR POSITIONS IN HOLY MOSQUES

Mon 09 August 2021:

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has chosen two women to its top leadership posts as assistants to the presidency for the first time in its history.

Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais made the announcement on Sunday, appointing Dr. Al-Anoud al-Aboud and Dr. Fatima al-Rashoud as assistants to the position, as well as several other women in prominent leadership positions.

Dr. Al-Rashoud was appointed as assistant to the president for women’s affairs and advisor to the general president, and Dr. al-Aboud was appointed as assistant to the general president for women’s development affairs.

Following the start of the “Hayyak” training program to improve the quality of women’s reception in the Two Holy Mosques, the Presidency announced it plans to train 320 Saudi female employees.

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques selected ten women to prominent leadership posts within its ranks in August of last year. The selection of female leaders was instructed by al-Sudais at the time, according to the presidency, “in an effort to elevate the level of work in the presidency and to invest in talented national cadres.”

The organization in charge of the Two Holy Mosques in Mecca and Medina said the appointments were made in a variety of departments and functions, including directorial, advising, developmental, administrative, linguistic, technical, engineering, administrative, supervisory, and in service.