Saudi Arabia Opens First Female Law Firm
The first female law firm has opened its doors in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The firm was founded by Saudi Arabia’s first female lawyer Bayan Mahmoud al-Zahran, who made her debut in a Jeddah court in November.
“I believe women lawyers can contribute a lot to the legal system,” she said. “This law firm will make a difference in the history of court cases and female disputes in the kingdom.
“This is a very positive step towards the Saudi court and justices as we are four female lawyers who got the licence. I am hopeful that the number will increase,” Al-Zahran told Arab News.
Zahran’s father, Sheikh Mahmoud, said it was the first step towards protecting women’s rights in the kingdom.