Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz will chair the International Women in Defense Program, which aims to promote women's participation and celebrate their significant role in the defense sector.
The program is part of the upcoming World Defense Show 2024 that will be held in Riyadh in February under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
A press release from the organizers of the show quotes Princess Reema as emphasizing the Kingdom's commitment to promoting and supporting women's endeavors in all sectors, including in defense and security.
She highlighted the importance of empowering and integrating women in the Saudi labor market, as outlined in Saudi Vision 2030, adding that there have already been successful examples of women achieving excellence in different fields.
She underlined that such programs generate global momentum and reflect the Saudi government's commitment to empowering and boosting women's participation in all spheres.
The Women in Defense Program serves as a platform that increases opportunities to contribute to this ongoing success, she stated.
The program will bring together women CEOs and leaders from different countries to highlight their achievements, address challenges, and explore their contributions to the defense sector through a series of seminars and discussions.
