http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=70089&d=15&m=9&y=2005
Thursday, 15, September, 2005 (11, Sha`ban, 1426)
Saudi Women to Run for Office for First Time
Samir Al-Saadi, Arab News
JEDDAH, 15 September 2005 - For the first time, Saudi women
will be able to run for office in the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(JCCI) elections in November, an official source said. The Ministry of Commerce
and Industry agreed on Tuesday to allow Saudi businesswomen to run for seats on
the chamber's board of directors.
Candidates have 15 days, beginning on Saturday, to announce
their candidacy. The elections have been postponed to November in order to give
an opportunity to more people to run, the ministry said.
Rida Ghazawi, a Saudi businesswoman who plans to run for
office, said, "Since women have vast experience in the business sector, this is
an excellent step which will help women in making decisions and contributing to
the economy."
She added that the decision would allow women to help other
businesswomen by understanding the challenges and obstacles they face.
A press conference clarifying the reason for the postponement
and the participation of women will be held at JCCI at 11 a.m. today. Those
attending will include JCCI Chairman Dr. Ghassan Al-Sulaiman and
Secretary-General Mohammed Al-Sharif.
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