A series of reforms initiated this year in the Kingdom was particularly aimed at the empowerment of women. Notable among these moves was a decree issued in September of last year by King Salman to allow women to drive from June 2018. The Vision 2030 roadmap for the future, spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aims to increase the percentage of women in the workforce.
The Public Prosecution has announced that it is hiring Saudi women as investigation officers for the first time.
The applicants should be Saudi citizens, be of good standing and be a holder of a degree in Sharia or information technology, from one of the Kingdom’s colleges or its equivalent, and the
Saudi Public Prosecution announced that job applications
by women will be accepted until March 3.
"The candidates should also pass aptitude tests and physical exams to prove their fitness for the position, once selected, the female investigators would have to take up various specialised roles including criminal investigation, testifying in courts, in addition to some other executive roles."
said Attorney-General Sheikh Saud Al-Mojeb.