The Interior Ministry of Kuwait announced on Sunday that First Lieutenant Dana Al-Shaleen has been selected to study aviation sciences in Greece, becoming the first woman in Kuwait’s history to serve as a police pilot, according to kuwaittimes.com.
In a statement issued by the ministry, Director General of the Police Aviation Department Air Commodore Salem Al-Shehab described the scholarship as a historic milestone for Kuwait’s security and military institutions. He explained that Al-Shaleen will undergo intensive academic studies and practical flight training in Greece to qualify as a pilot officer.
“This step clearly embodies the state’s vision of empowering women and enhancing their participation in various security sectors as well as keeping pace with the latest developments in the security field,” Al-Shehab stated.
He added that the initiative comes as part of the Interior Ministry’s ongoing modernization efforts led by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah.
Source: kuwaittimes.com
