Prince Miteb wants women to work for National Guard

Prince Miteb bin Abdullah, minister of the National Guard, said on Wednesday that he has always supported the notion of Saudi women working for the ministry around the country.
Prince Miteb said that Saudi women nursed injured fighters during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
He made the comments during a lecture at a scientific conference organized by the Center for Gulf Studies at King Abdulaziz University.
He said the National Guard is committed to use the services of Saudi women for the benefit of the Kingdom.
He said he has been supporting the right of women to drive for the past 20 years.
Prince Miteb said the National Guard plays an important role in the country's economy. It has already provided thousands of houses for its employees.
In addition, its hospitals and clinics now provide medical services for 2.6 million National Guard employees and 479,000 other citizens.
The National Guard has also created opportunities for thousands of soldiers to study abroad. Many have gone on to become global figures like Hazaa Al-Otaibi, who now works for an international bank, he said.
In the cultural arena, Prince Miteb said the National Guard also organizes the annual Janadriyah Festival.
In response to a question, he said he was not opposed to elections as long as opposing parties do not try to impose their views on each other. He said the country's security and peace depended on citizens talking to each other with respect.
He said the National Guard is currently working closely with the private sector in the fields of research, development and manufacturing.
In the education sector, he said the National Guard was one of the first ministries to support school literacy programs.