The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh, highlighted Saudi Arabia’s strides in women’s rights under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and with the support and follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
In his address at the 35th International Conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, “Role of Women in Building Awareness,” in Cairo, the minister emphasized that Saudi women have made significant progress in education, healthcare, finance, employment, and leadership. Women have assumed ministerial positions, served as ambassadors, and held senior roles in the Shura Council.
Saudi women have excelled globally. The Saudi woman who served as the Director-General of the Centre for Excellence in Nanomedicine and Engineering at the University of California is a notable example.
Al Al-Shaikh also praised Saudi w
omen’s business, education, health, technology, and space exploration achievements. He noted that the Ministry of Islamic Affairs has been actively empowering women by appointing them to leadership positions and allowing them to participate in religious guidance and education.
The minister concluded his speech by expressing hope that the conference would yield recommendations to further enhance the role of Muslim women in building strong families, promoting Islamic values, and contributing to a prosperous and peaceful society.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
