RIYADH - In a First such Royal decree three Saudi women have been appointed at the top positions in the Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia was a conservative society where women were not given much rights, however recent days have witness drastic changes making Saudi women more active in the society.
Saudi King Salman appointed three women in top leading roles via an official royal decree on Monday Night.
The first is Dr. Tamadr bint Yousif Al-Rammah, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Development. She holds a PhD in Radiology and Medical Engineering from the University of Manchester's School of Medicine, and was a Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs for Saudization.
Professor Kawther bint Mousa Al-Arbash was also appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees of the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue.
She holds a BA in Business Administration from King Faisal University and was a member of the Shura Council.
Dr. Ghada Bint Ghunaim Al-Ghunaim has also been named as a member of the Board of Trustees of King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue.
She holds a PhD in Conflict Analysis and Solutions from the University of South-East Nova in America.