Saudi Deputy Minister of Labor: Political Leadership is Determined to Empower Women

Saudi Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Development Dr. Tamader bint Yousef Al-Rammah
Saudi Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Development Dr. Tamader bint Yousef Al-Rammah
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Saudi Deputy Minister of Labor: Political Leadership is Determined to Empower Women

Saudi Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Development Dr. Tamader bint Yousef Al-Rammah
Saudi Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Development Dr. Tamader bint Yousef Al-Rammah

Saudi Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Development Dr. Tamader bint Yousef Al-Rammah addressed thousands of women participating in the Sixty-Second Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 62) in New York, stating that the political leadership in the Kingdom was convinced that women’s work “is a right and a necessity dictated by the conditions of life.”

She also pointed to Vision 2030 as a strategic goal that supports women’s economic empowerment and increase their participation in the labor market.

The Saudi minister delivered a speech highlighting the Kingdom’s achievements within Vision 2030, which she said was based on three main axes: a vital society, a prosperous economy and an ambitious homeland.

She noted that according to Vision 2030, “Saudi women are an important element of our strength.”

“We will continue to develop their talents, invest their energies and enable them to have the right opportunities to build their future and contribute to the development of our society and economy,” Al-Rammah stressed.

She also emphasized that Saudi women “have proved their competency and ability to perform their role in various fields, and participated in the membership of the Shura Council and municipal councils, and held senior positions in the government and the private sector.”

“The National Transformation Program 2020 has 36 strategic objectives that support the economic empowerment of women and increase their participation in the labor market,” Al-Rammah said, adding that the program “also focuses on empowering women through the social services system, in addition to encouraging voluntary work and supporting the growth of the non-profit sector.”

In this regard, the Saudi Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Abdullah bin Yehya Al-Muallimi told Asharq Al-Awsat that the Kingdom was now witnessing “a golden age of empowering women at the social, economic and political levels.”

He explained that bolstering women’s role in the society was not only limited to giving them the right to drive and to attend football matches, but also extends to economic and scientific empowerment.



Saudi Military Personnel Graduate from US THAAD Missile Defense Training Program

Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces Graduate Second Unit at Fort Bliss Base in the US. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces Graduate Second Unit at Fort Bliss Base in the US. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Military Personnel Graduate from US THAAD Missile Defense Training Program

Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces Graduate Second Unit at Fort Bliss Base in the US. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces Graduate Second Unit at Fort Bliss Base in the US. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces have announced the graduation of the second unit trained to operate the US-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system. The training was completed at Fort Bliss Military Base in El Paso, Texas.

This latest graduation follows the completion of training for the first unit several months ago and is part of a broader initiative to build a fully qualified Saudi operational and maintenance crew for the THAAD system- one of the world’s most advanced and precise missile defense technologies. The system is considered a key pillar of Saudi Arabia’s air defense capabilities.

During their training, the Saudi personnel underwent an intensive program that included technical and operational instruction, combat simulation, and advanced field exercises. The course was conducted under the supervision of experts from the system’s manufacturing company, in cooperation with the United States as part of ongoing military collaboration agreements between the two nations.

This training initiative is aligned with the Saudi Ministry of Defense’s strategic objective to enhance the operational readiness and technical proficiency of its forces through advanced and specialized training. The goal is to equip Saudi forces with the skills required for modern military operations, in line with Vision 2030’s focus on military modernization and technological localization.

The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces continue to implement comprehensive plans to qualify national cadres capable of managing and operating advanced defense systems, strengthening national security and protecting Saudi airspace against potential threats.

The graduation ceremony was held at Fort Bliss in the presence of Major General Abdullah Al-Rubaie, Commander of the Air Defense Forces Institute, representing Lieutenant General Mazyad Al-Amro, Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces. The event was also attended by US counterparts and representatives from relevant training bodies.