Women in Saudi Arabia have for the first time been allowed to become notaries, with 12 granted permission to start working in the profession, the justice ministry said Monday (July 9th).
As notaries the women can now issue and cancel powers of attorney, and certify documents to help establish companies or transfer property rights, the ministry said.
The move comes as part of a modernisation push spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, AFP reported.
Despite the changes, women still lack fundamental rights in Saudi Arabia.
