Jeddah : The Saudi Ministry of Justice has accredited Laila Mohammed Al-Qabi and placed her name in the registry of lawyers under training, making her the first Saudi blind woman lawyer in the Kingdom, Saudi Gazette reported.
The ministry also gave her the certificate of trainee lawyer, which will enable her to practice law for a year starting this week. A number of lawyers, consultants, and legal committees have welcomed Qabi to the tribe of lawyers and said her strong perseverance has helped her overcome her loss of vision.
“I am happy to be recognized as a lawyer. I am exulted on completing my journey of a thousand miles that began with a single step,” she said.
Al-Qabi profusely thanked all those who had supported her and hoped that she would live up to their expectations.—AG/IINA