Saudi Arabia: King Abdullah University to Launch Driving School for Women

Press release

Published December 18th, 2017 - 06:30 GMT

The school will be the first of its kind for women in Jeddah.

King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah is cooperating with the Traffic Department to open a driving school for women on the university campus, according to a Mecca Governorate announcement.

It will be the first driving school for women in Jeddah.

Applicants will be able to apply once the agreement between the university and the Traffic Department is signed.

Source: The Saudi Gazette

Background Information

King Abdulaziz University

King Abdulaziz University carries the name of the establisher of Saudi Arabia- God bless him. This university was established in 1387 H / 1967 G as a national university aiming at spreading higher education in the western area of Saudi Arabia. This dream has come true through the continuous efforts of the loyal citizens of this country. The members of the initiating committee had the chance to meet King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz –God bless him- and His Majesty showed all support for this idea. The establishing committee was formed headed by King Faisal- God bless him and his highness the Minister if Education at that time Sheikh Hasan Bin Abdullah Al Al- Sheikh.