Women's Issues: Saudi private institutions have two years to open women's sections in their premises

Private institutions in Saudi Arabia have been given two years to submit applications to the Labor Ministry to open women's sections in their premises.

Deputy Labor Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Zamil, said according to the new law, women are now able to work in all fields, in addition to the selling of lingerie and women’s garments, as long as the occupation complied with certain regulations.

The conditions for employing women in new fields are as follows: That the job is not contrary to Islamic beliefs and there is no mixing with men; that the jobs suit the female nature; that the female's guardian approves of her working.