Saudi Radio Gets First Woman News Anchor

Arab News is reporting something historic:

“The news is read to you by Najwa Moemena.” That announcement broadcast last Monday by the Jeddah radio station marked the first time a woman served as a news anchor in Saudi Arabia. Moemena has presented numerous radio programs discussing social and political issues.

She began her career at age 10 on radio children’s programs. Although the presence of women on Saudi radio goes back to its beginnings, and women have been broadcasting news briefs for 15 years, never before last Monday had a woman served as news anchor.

Will television be next?