Saudi Arabia has issued 700 new licenses for female lawyers as it pushes to create more opportunities for women in the kingdom pursuing a career in law. The move by the Ministry of Justice raised the number of licensed female lawyers in Saudi Arabia to 2,100. “It helps increase women’s participation in law and greatly inspires the younger generation as it is an indication that the country wants more women lawyers.”

Safa Omran, a Jeddah-based lawyer. [The National]