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Saudi women, Hajj support
- Saudi Arabia: Sunday, January 07 - 2007 at 09:24
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health has revealed that one third of the 2,500 female staff who helped co-ordinate this year's Hajj pilgrimage were Saudi nationals, reported Arab News. The total of 861 Saudi women was an 11% lift on the figure two years ago and many were employed as physicians and nurses. The ministry actively encourages Saudi women to work during Hajj, offering training and promotion incentives.
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Jonathan Sheikh-Miller, Deputy EditorSunday, January 07 - 2007 at 09:24 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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This article was updated on Fri Jan 12 2007.
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