Saudi Arabia to build new industrial city exclusively for women workers

image                                                             By Christine Roberts / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Saudi Arabia is planning to develop a women-only industrial city aimed at giving females greater independence while still abiding by Sharia law.
The development, which will be built in the Eastern Province city of Hofuf, is set to open next year, according to The Guardian.
The industrial site will be designed "for women workers in environment and working conditions consistent with the privacy of women according to Islamic guidelines and regulations," the Saudi Industrial Property Authority (Modon), responsible for developing the city, said in a statement.
The city, initially proposed by a group of Saudi businesswomen, is expected to create nearly 5,000 jobs in textiles, pharmaceuticals, and food processing industries, as well as women-run firms and production lines...Continue reading...