Female mechanics at work in Saudi Arabia – in pictures

  • Female mechanics at their repair and service garage in Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. All photos: AFP
    Female mechanics at their repair and service garage in Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. All photos: AFP
  • A female mechanic reaches for tools at a repair and service garage in Jeddah.
    A female mechanic reaches for tools at a repair and service garage in Jeddah.
  • A female mechanic uses compressed air to clean a car part.
    A female mechanic uses compressed air to clean a car part.
  • Checking a vehicle's service module.
    Checking a vehicle's service module.
  • A female mechanic takes notes next to a vehicle.
    A female mechanic takes notes next to a vehicle.
  • Time for an oil change.
    Time for an oil change.
  • Correct tyre pressures are a vital part of a roadworthy vehicle.
    Correct tyre pressures are a vital part of a roadworthy vehicle.
  • A mechanic signals a vehicle to approach the service bay at a garage.
    A mechanic signals a vehicle to approach the service bay at a garage.
  • Using compressed air to clean dust from the engine compartment.
    Using compressed air to clean dust from the engine compartment.
  • Checking the underside of a car from the inspection trench.
    Checking the underside of a car from the inspection trench.