Saudi women will now also be able to serve as border guards.
According to Arab News, the Saudi Interior Ministry announced on Thursday that the registration of women for the Border Guard has been opened and they can be part of it under private rank.
According to the ministry, the process of receiving applications from aspiring women will start from Saturday and will continue till March 31.
"All applications can be submitted through the Jobs section of the Abshar Portal."
In February 2021, the Saudi Ministry of Defense issued procedures for women to join the armed forces.
In the military ranks, positions ranging from private to sergeant are reserved for women. In addition to the military, they can join the Royal Air Force, Navy, Royal Strategic Missile Force and Medical Services.
In September, the first group of women soldiers graduated from the Armed Forces Women's Cadre Training Center. Where he received 14 weeks of training.
