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Saudi CEO Envisions Female Leadership for SAMI: A Bold Step Towards Gender Equality in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a state-owned defense company, is making strides in its commitment to diversify its leadership by welcoming Saudi female engineers to potentially lead the company in the future. SAMI's CEO, Walid Abukhaled, sees this as a significant step in the company's strategy to attract top talents, including female Saudis employed abroad,…

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Saudi Women Play a Pivotal Role in Achieving Record-Low Unemployment Rates

Saudi Arabia has achieved a remarkable milestone by reducing its unemployment rate to the lowest level in nearly five years. A combination of factors, including the swift government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, increased female participation in the workforce, and the economic reforms outlined in Vision 2030, have contributed to this significant achievement.According to the…

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Empowering Women in Saudi Arabia: The Success Story of Leena, a Female-Only Rideshare Service

Saudi Arabia's journey toward empowering women and increasing their participation in various sectors of society reached a significant milestone in June 2018 when the ban on women driving was lifted. As Saudi women eagerly got behind the wheel, it marked a transformative moment for the Kingdom's Vision 2030 program. This historic event paved the way…

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Leona Lewis Stuns in Arab Designs at Vogue Ball of Arabia: A Night of Glamour and Elegance

In a night filled with anticipation and star-studded elegance, British songstress Leona Lewis graced the stage at the B Club by Bulgari, located at Jumeirah Mina A’Salam in Dubai, during the prestigious Vogue Ball of Arabia. The three-time Grammy and Brit award nominee captivated the audience with her enchanting voice and charismatic presence. However, what…

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Empowering Saudi Women in the Defense Sector: The Female Officers Guarding the Prophet’s Mosque

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in advancing gender equality and empowering women, a journey that aligns with the ambitious Vision 2030 program launched in 2016. One powerful testament to this progress is the deployment of female security officers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. These…

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BNP Paribas Appoints Reema Al-Asmari as Head of Territory for Saudi Arabia

French banking giant BNP Paribas has made a significant move to strengthen its corporate and investment banking (CIB) presence in Saudi Arabia by appointing Reema Al-Asmari as the Head of Territory for the Kingdom. In this role, Al-Asmari will oversee BNP Paribas' national commercial strategy, with a specific focus on enhancing relationships with strategic clients,…

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