RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday named a princess as its first women ambassador to the United States (US).
Princess Reema bint Bandar is replacing Prince Khalid bin Salman, who is the younger brother of the Saudi Crown Prince, Muhammed bin Salman. The appointment of Princess Reema as ambassador to US was announced in a royal decrees on state media.
Princess Reema, is daughter of former Saudi ambassador to US, Bandar bin Sultan. Princess Reema is known for her advocacy for women rights and women empowerment. Recently many women activists were jailed by the Saudi government for their critics on government. The princess was working at Kingdom general sports authority, where she has led a campaign to increase women participation in sports.
In her tweet, Princess Reema thanked the Crown Prince and showed her gratitude for trusting her.
Ali Shihabi, founder of the pro Saudi Arabia think thank Foundation, said on Twitter that “Princess Reema becomes the first female ambassador in Saudi history and the first female with a rank of minister – a strong signal to the integration of women into the government and workforce,”
Prince Khalid is appointed as deputy defence minister, and he will leave Washington very shortly.
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