History was made Saturday, as Capt. Hanadi Zakariya Hindi, 27, became the first female pilot accredited to soar over this desert kingdom, reports Arab News online.

Prince Alalweed who sponsered Capt. Hanadi says that he will sponser any other women in the country interested in pursuing a career in flight. He said, "I believe that Saudi women are as capable, if not more capable than their male counterparts,”

Such firm conviction in the potential of working women has been amply demonstrated by the prince in his own organization which is an equal opportunities employer. Approximately half of his work force constitutes ladies, including several who hold key positions within several major areas.

Take to the sky ladies!