Saudi Arabia Showcases Women's Empowerment Strategy At Global Industry Summit In Riyadh

The 21st session of the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) General Conference in Riyadh featured a significant panel discussion on empowering women in industry. This event, part of the "Global Industry Summit 2025," highlighted Saudi Arabia's strategy to enhance women's roles in industrial sectors. The country aims to create an inclusive economy that supports women's contributions to industrial transformation.

Assistant Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Planning and Development, Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Alahmari, attended the session held during "Women Empowerment Day." He stressed Saudi Arabia's commitment to increasing women's participation in various industrial fields. The focus is on enhancing their leadership roles to drive innovation and achieve sustainable development.

Dr. Alahmari shared that over 100,000 women are currently employed across more than 12,000 licensed factories in Saudi Arabia. Efforts are underway to rehabilitate and expand factory capacities, aiming to accommodate more female talent. This involves collaboration with both public and private sector partners to upgrade facilities.

The session included participation from several international industrial leaders who agreed on the importance of empowering women for sustainable growth. They noted that countries investing in women's leadership, skills development, and entrepreneurship tend to build stronger economies. Such investments also accelerate national economic transformation agendas.

Saudi Arabia is working with local and international partners committed to supporting women's empowerment and skills development. These collaborations aim to build a more inclusive industrial environment responsive to future needs.

The panel discussion underscored that empowering women is crucial for driving sustainable industrial growth. By focusing on leadership roles and skills development, nations can create adaptable economies capable of implementing transformative agendas effectively.

This high-level dialogue at the UNIDO conference reflects a global recognition of the pivotal role women play in industry. It highlights ongoing efforts to ensure their full participation in shaping a sustainable future.

With inputs from SPA