Women in Saudi Arabia can now join the army

 Women in Saudi Arabia can now apply to be soldiers in the army, according to the country's Directorate of Public Security.

"The Directorate of Public Security/Training Affairs announces the opening of admission and registration for a number of military posts for the rank of soldier, with secondary school education or higher, according to the conditions and qualifications required for recruitment in the following areas: Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, Asir, Eastern," the directorate announced on their official website.
 

These are the conditions of entry:

- The applicant must be of Saudi origin and excludes those who grew up with their fathers who worked in a government job outside the Kingdom.

The academic qualification should not be less than the general secondary school or its equivalent.

- At least 25 years of age and not more than 35 years of age.

- Must pass the admission tests and the personal interview by the female employees.

- Must pass the medical examination.

- The height of the applicant should not be less than 155 cm and the height should be proportional to the weight according to the medical regulations.

- The applicant must be of good conduct and behaviour.

- The applicant must not be an employee in any government agency or have previously worked on the military service system.

- Must not be married to a non-Saudi.

- Must have an independent national identity.

- The place of her residence and the location of her guardian's work must be in the same region or governorate in which the job is located.

- Must comply with the admission and registration requirements and to pay attention to the accuracy of the personal information and scientific qualifications listed in the application form.