CAIRO: Princess Hessa bint Salman spoke publically of the need for women to participate in the Saudi military industrial complex. She also highlighted the participation of government sectors in boosting the industrial role played by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) for girls. Princess Hessa was attending a ceremony where an agreement to establish the women's wing of the Military Clothes and Supplies Factory in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was signed. The agreement was signed between TVTC and the Ministry of Defense, which is represented by the Military Industries Organization. Speaking on the occasion, Munira Al-Aloula, deputy governor of TVTC for Girls, thanked Princess Hessa for agreeing to serve as honorary chairperson of the new factory project. Princess Hessa said: “This honorary chairmanship will increase awareness of my responsibility to become a servant of this nation.” The princess noted Saudi women have to play a key role in the nation's industrial growth. She stressed that society should realize a man or woman with innovative ideas and vocational skills has as much importance as an academic. “No civilization will flourish without industry. The new project will support the nation, and the entry of women to this sector is good news as they are partners of men,” she said. Princess Hessa underlined the need for strengthening cooperation between various sectors such as the ministries of health and social affairs as well as the Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities (SCTA) in activating their social responsibility role by ensuring the participation of women in Saudi Arabia's industrial growth. During a video presentation on the new factory project, it was announced that the initiative would be managed entirely by Saudi women. The production includes underclothes, berets, office uniforms, military jackets and pants.
