The Saudi football federation on Saturday said it was launching the first edition of a women's league later this month. Women's sport was long frowned upon in conservative Saudi Arabia. But the November 22 launch is part of a program set up by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation in 2017 to support women's football

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh launches league to support women's football

In a significant stride towards women empowerment, dozens of female soldiers have become a part of the security services that monitor pilgrims in Mecca and Medina, the birthplaces of Islam. For the first time, Saudi female soldiers are standing guard in Mecca as thousands of Muslim pilgrims take part in this year's haj. Women dressed in military khaki uniforms were seen monitoring the security situation in the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Along with khaki, they were sporting a hip-length jacket, loose trousers, and a black beret over a veil covering their hair.

For the first time, Saudi women stand guard in Mecca during Haj

Saudi Arabia has appointed 10 women in senior roles at Islam’s two holiest sites. The appointment of women in senior positions at religious institutions is in the midst of a wide-ranging liberalization drive spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Mecca and Medina Mosques appoint women at senior positions

Women woes: Saudi Arabia continues to stifle dissent

Under the system, women canot study, travel or engage in other fundamental activities without permission from a male guardian

Thousands of Saudis sign petition to end male guardianship of women