Kuwait CITY: Kuwaiti women will be allowed to enlist in military roles for the first time after being confined to civilian roles for many years, the military said on Tuesday. Defense Minister Hamad Jaber al-Ali al-Sabahi Said that the door has been opened for women to join various combat ranks, including officers Kuwait Armed Forces tweeted. “The time has come to give Kuwaiti women the opportunity to join the Kuwaiti army with their brothers,” the minister said in remarks carried by state news agency Kuna.
He expressed confidence in women’s “abilities … and their ability to endure hardship”. In the initial stage, applicants will work in the field of medical and military assistance.
Kuwaiti women earned the right to vote in 2005 and have been active in both cabinet and parliament – although they do not receive any seats in the current parliament. Unlike other gulf Among countries, Kuwait’s parliament enjoys legislative power and parliamentarians have been known to challenge the government and the royals.
He expressed confidence in women’s “abilities … and their ability to endure hardship”. In the initial stage, applicants will work in the field of medical and military assistance.
Kuwaiti women earned the right to vote in 2005 and have been active in both cabinet and parliament – although they do not receive any seats in the current parliament. Unlike other gulf Among countries, Kuwait’s parliament enjoys legislative power and parliamentarians have been known to challenge the government and the royals.
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