The women in Saudi Arabia were protesting for right to drive. Today the Haramin high-speed railway which operates between the holy site of Mecca and Medina, looking for 30 positions of the high speed train drivers and in response the advert 28,000 female candidates applied for it.

"A job advert looking for 30 female train drivers in Saudi Arabia received more than 28,000 applications, as the country opens up more opportunities for women. 

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Up until recently, job opportunities for Saudi women were rare, with most being limited to roles such as teachers and nurses due to gender segregation laws. 

However, since Saudi Arabia committed to improving opportunities for all genders, the amount of women working in the country has doubled in the last five years to 33%." 

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