RIYADH – In a First such Royal decree three Saudi women have beenappointed at the top positions in the Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia was a conservative society where women were not given muchrights, however recent days have witness drastic changes making Saudiwomen more active in the society.

Saudi King Salman appointed three women in top leading roles via anofficial royal decree on Monday Night.

The first is Dr. Tamadr bint Yousif Al-Rammah, Deputy Minister of Labor andSocial Development. She holds a PhD in Radiology and Medical Engineeringfrom the University of Manchester’s School of Medicine, and was a DeputyMinister of Labor and Social Affairs for Saudization.

Professor Kawther bint Mousa Al-Arbash was also appointed as a member ofthe Board of Trustees of the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue.

She holds a BA in Business Administration from King Faisal University andwas a member of the Shura Council.

Dr. Ghada Bint Ghunaim Al-Ghunaim has also been named as a member of theBoard of Trustees of King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue.

She holds a PhD in Conflict Analysis and Solutions from the University ofSouth-East Nova in America.