JEDDAH – Amid a series of reforms in Saudi Arabia, women have started driving the Makkah-Madinah Haramain Express Train.
A report in Saudi Gazette revealed that the first batch of 32 female drivers of the Haramain Express Train is fully trained to operate one of the fastest trains in the world.
The Saudi Railway celebrated the recent historic moment with a cinematic montage, showing women getting instructions from trainers and sharing their experiences with the world.
The women also cheered the feat to become the first female train drivers in the Middle East, saying transporting pilgrims and visitors gives them the motivation to work with great care.
32 قائدة سعودية ينطلقن بأقصى سرعة لتحقيق حلمهن الكبير في قيادة أحد أسرع قطارات العالم ليكنّ بذلك أولى دفعات #قائدات_قطار_الحرمين_السريع . pic.twitter.com/zWGA5DbsuT
— الخطوط الحديدية السعودية | SAR (@SARSaudiRailway) January 1, 2023
Earlier, a job advert to recruit less than three dozen loco drivers attracted 28,000 applicants as working opportunities for women doubled in the last five years under Kingdom’s vision 2030 which aims to reduce dependence on oil.
In 2017, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had announced drastic changes as women were allowed to drive cars for the first time.
Kingdom also deployed female security officers on duty in holy sites to look after the worshippers and pilgrims and ensure that all precautionary measures are followed inside the Grand mosque.
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KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on March 22, 2023 (Wednesday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 283.6 | 286.65 |
Euro | EUR | 301 | 304 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 344.5 | 348 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.2 | 78 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 75.4 | 76.2 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 187 | 189.4 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 749.75 | 757.76 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 207.5 | 209.7 |
China Yuan | CNY | 40.91 | 41.31 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.59 | 40.99 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.9 | 36.25 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.41 | 3.52 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.06 | 2.11 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 919.58 | 928.58 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 62.85 | 63.45 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 176.66 | 178.66 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.33 | 26.61 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 732.14 | 740.14 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 77.42 | 78.12 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 208 | 210 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.5 | 26.8 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 304.1 | 306.6 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.26 | 8.41 |
KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 202,400 on Wednesday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs173,500.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs163,624 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 190,880.
Note: The gold rate in Pakistan is fluctuating according to the international market so the price is never been fixed. The below rates are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of different cities.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Karachi | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Islamabad | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Peshawar | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Quetta | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Sialkot | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Attock | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Gujranwala | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Jehlum | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Multan | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Gujrat | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Nawabshah | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Chakwal | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Hyderabad | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Nowshehra | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Sargodha | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Faisalabad | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Mirpur | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
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