Sara Samargandi and Mona Al-Malki have made a little bit of Maersk Line history by becoming the first Saudi women to be employed by Mercantile Shipping Agencies Ltd., the shipping firm’s agent in Saudi Arabia.

“This is a milestone for the organization and a demonstration of its diversity commitments. The company is keen to hire and develop local talents and there is plenty of untapped potential since women in Saudi Arabia are qualified, willing and able to work,” a company spokesman told Arab News over the weekend.

From Arab News