Saudi Database to Boost Women Participation in Economic Sectors

The Saudi government issued several decisions and legislation to enable women to participate in all economic sectors (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi government issued several decisions and legislation to enable women to participate in all economic sectors (Asharq Al-Awsat)
TT
20

Saudi Database to Boost Women Participation in Economic Sectors

The Saudi government issued several decisions and legislation to enable women to participate in all economic sectors (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi government issued several decisions and legislation to enable women to participate in all economic sectors (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Asharq Al-Awsat learned that the Council of Saudi Chambers intends to involve businesswomen in various economic sectors, issues, training and qualification programs, initiatives, and investment opportunities.

It will do so by building a database for directing invitations to enable women to enter appropriate projects.

At the Council of Saudi Chambers, a Women Empowerment Coordination Council (WECC) was established in accordance with a Cabinet decision.

The decision stipulated the formation of a women’s committee with experience and competence to coordinate with the relevant authorities to encourage private sector establishments to find activities and fields of work for Saudi women.

Furthermore, the WECC issued a circular asking all Saudi chambers to collect the required data to be able to send invitations to the programs and initiatives offered.

The WECC aims to increase the participation of Saudi women in the national labor market as it seeks to ensure the localization of the female labor force, the provision of new opportunities, and the development of capabilities.

Overall, the council looks to activate the role of Saudi Women in the field of economic development. It also wants to remove obstacles inhibiting their participation in various fields of work.

Saudi Arabia, according to its national strategic objectives, is pursuing the empowerment of Saudi women, as the number of establishments owned by women reached more than 174,000 in 2021.

Among the efforts spent by the Council Saudi Chambers in terms of women empowerment is Saudi women being given representation on the boards of directors of chambers. They have also been given a chance to chair several national committees and business councils and attained membership in those committees and commissions.

The empowerment of Saudi Arabian women is at the heart of the Kingdom's 'Vision 2030' reform program with the stated aim of increasing women participation in the job market from 22 % to 30 %.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development worked to empower women, raising their participation in the labor market by the end of the third quarter of 2022 to 37%, exceeding the country's vision goals of 30%.



Mawani Adds FRS1 Shipping Service to Jeddah Islamic Port, Boosts Global Connectivity

Mawani Adds FRS1 Shipping Service to Jeddah Islamic Port, Boosts Global Connectivity
TT
20

Mawani Adds FRS1 Shipping Service to Jeddah Islamic Port, Boosts Global Connectivity

Mawani Adds FRS1 Shipping Service to Jeddah Islamic Port, Boosts Global Connectivity

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced the addition of CStar Line's new Far East-Red Sea service (FRS1) to Jeddah Islamic Port to enhance the port's competitiveness, expand its maritime network, boost operational efficiency, and solidify its position as a strategic logistics hub on the Red Sea.

The FRS1 service connects Jeddah Islamic Port to five regional and international ports: Ningbo, Shanghai, and Nansha in China; Aqaba in Jordan; and Ain Sokhna in Egypt.

According to SPA, it has a capacity of up to 2,000 TEUs.

This move is part of Mawani's efforts to improve the Kingdom's ranking in global performance indicators and support national export activity.

It aligns with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to establish Saudi Arabia as a global logistics center and a hub connecting three continents.