1st Saudi woman named provincial education chief

1st Saudi woman named provincial education chief

Al Luhaibi, a holder of a university degree in Sharia sciences, had previously served in several posts. She worked as a Sharia science teacher, an education supervisor, a head of the Sharia science section, a supervisor at the school development unit, director of education office in central Jeddah, director of education supervision department and assistant director-general for education affairs.

During her career, she has presented working papers to several education conferences and forums. She also attended several international and local training and development courses

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has pursued a high-profile drive to empower women in different walks of life as part of dramatic changes in the kingdom.

In 2018, the kingdom allowed women to drive for the first time in its history, ending a decades-old ban on female driving.

In another move enhancing women’s empowerment, Saudi Arabia allowed women to travel without a male guard’s approval and to apply for a passport, easing long-time controls on them.

Two female ambassadors were among 11 Saudi envoys, who took the oath of office before King Salman bin Abdulaziz in January.