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In a first for the kingdom, Saudi women parade their camels in a beauty pageant for the prized “ships of the desert.”

Previously, this event, a part of the prestigious King Abdelaziz Festival, was a men-only affair. Around 40 participants were women, out of which the top five in the field went home with total prize money of one million riyals (about $260,000).

In the event, the beauty of the camel is evaluated on several criteria. However, the main attributes are the shape and size of the lips, neck, and hump.

Lamia -al-Rashidi, a 27-year-old participant, says, “I hope today to reach a certain social standing, Inshallah (God willing).” Last month, several participants were disqualified because they had injected botox injections to enhance the look of their animals.

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Saudis have adhered strictly to the interpretation of Islam. However, since Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman rose to power in 2017, many restrictions have been lifted as the nation opens up with comprehensive reforms.

Women have been enabled to get behind to drive, take part in mixed-gender settings, and work at places they were never allowed to before. This has generated rigorous disagreement among many.

A manager of the festival, Mohammed al-Harbi, says, “Women have always been an integral part of Bedouin society. They owned and looked after camels.” He said the participation of women is, in fact, keeping up with ‘the historical heritage”.

Munira al-Mishkhas, another participant, chimed in: “Camels have been a part of us for a long time, but staging a contest for us (women) is a big step forward.”

Saudi Women Gear Up to Learn How to Drive High-speed Haramain Trains That Link Makkah & Madinah. Read the full story here:

Saudi women are gearing up to learn how to drive high-speed Harmain trains that link the holy cities of Medina and Mecca via King Abdullah Economic City. For years, the train driving profession has been viewed as a masculine career in the holy country. Traditionally, women have broken records in male activities.

Saudi Women Gear Up to Learn How to Drive High-speed Haramain Trains That Link Makkah & Madinah

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Saudi women are gearing up to learn how to drive high-speed Harmain trains that link the holy cities of Medina and Mecca via King Abdullah Economic City.

For years, the train driving profession has been viewed as a masculine career in the holy country. Traditionally, women have broken records in male activities. These include racing and flying. However, they were left out of the railway industry. Now the time has come to modify that.

يعلن المعهد السعودي التقني لـ #الخطوط_الحديدية #سرب عن بدء التسجيل في البرنامج التدريبي لتأهيل قائدات القطار للعمل مع شركة رينفي السعودية، أحد الشركات المشغلة لـ #قطار_الحرمين_السريع عبر الرابط https://t.co/XfRMqlApSe pic.twitter.com/UXRTPGK4eL

— المعهد السعودي التقني للخطوط الحديدية | SRP (@SRP_KSA) January 1, 2022

The Saudi Railway Polytechnic has announced that it will train 50 women in the first cohort so they can learn how to drive high-speed Harmain trains. The SRP project was announced on the 2nd of January 2022. Soon we will see women operating the train that links the holy cities.

How Can You Register & Where Will the Classes Take Place?

The portal has been initiated to register online through the srp.edu.sa website. The registration will close on the 13th of Jan 2022. The training will span an entire year where trainees will receive both practical and theoretical lessons. Classes will take place in Jeddah from the 15th of January 2022.

Benefits of the Program

There are several benefits that trainees will receive while they’re enrolled in the training program. This includes registration in the General Organization for Social Insurance, medical insurance, a monthly stipend of SR4,000, and a bonus during the training period.

Who Can Apply?

Anyone can join the program. Selection will be based on several qualifications, including English Language tests. Worldwide the transportation operation systems are dependant on good language knowledge and so, the program requires scoring at least 3.5 in IELTS. The priority will be given to those who have a better score.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Announces 600 Fully-Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students. Read the full story here:

On Sunday, the Education authorities of Pakistan welcomed 600 Saudi Arabia scholarships, a new opportunity for Pakistani students to pursue higher studies at universities in the kingdom. The spokesperson of the Higher Education Commission, Ayesha Ikram, welcomed the program to further improve Pakistani students’ academic qualifications.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Announces 600 Fully-Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students