Women's education in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a theocracy organized according to the principles of Islam, which puts emphasis on the importance of knowledge and education. In Islamic belief, obtaining knowledge is the only way to gain true understanding of life, and as such, both men and women are encouraged to study. In 2021, women's college graduation rates exceeded those of men's.

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