The General President of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Abdulrahman al-Sudais appointed Fatima al-Tuwaijri as Assistant to the General President for Women's Affairs at the Prophet's Mosque.
The appointment underscores the Saudi leadership's determination to develop the role of women in the workplace.
The president extended his congratulations to Tuwaijri, saying: "The appointment of Dr. Fatima al-Tuwaijri as Assistant to the General President for the Affairs of the Prophet's Mosque represents a quantum leap in empowering women in the Two Holy Mosques."
Tuwaijri expressed her deep appreciation and gratitude for the leadership's confidence, saying her new position will help serve the Prophet's Mosque and its pilgrims.
She pointed out that appointing women in leadership positions embodies the presidency's efforts and its keenness to empower women and in achieving Vision 2030.
The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques made essential steps in this regard and appointed Saudi women in high leadership positions for the first time in its history.
Last August, Sudais appointed two female assistants for the management of the Two Holy Mosques in a historic first for the Kingdom.
At the time, Sudais explained that women working at the Two Holy Mosques had proven their competence in various fields.
"The presidency aims to continue working to achieve the maximum benefit from the distinguished female cadres and to harness their efforts in serving Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and visitors in line with Vision 2030," he added.
In January, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs appointed its first female undersecretary since its establishment more than 28 years ago.
The Ministry described the move as "a qualitative leap to empower women to work in the public sector" within the framework of Vision 2030, which aims to increase the participation of women in the labor market and public positions.
