11-04-2025
Women empowerment conference held in Riyadh
RIYADH: The National Observatory for Women at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University on Thursday hosted the third edition of the 'Saudi Women in Development Conference: Ambitious Steps for a Promising Future,' highlighting the role of women in building a prosperous future and contributing to the goals of Vision 2030.
The event, held at the university's Conference and Convention Center, was attended by representatives from government entities and civil society organizations.
Held under the patronage of Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi, the conference aimed to present key indicators of women's empowerment in line with Vision 2030 targets.
It also sought to introduce major national initiatives supporting women across public, private, and nonprofit sectors; promote the exchange of expertise and best practices; and explore innovative solutions to enhance women's participation in decision-making processes.
The program featured five panel discussions that reaffirmed the importance of women's contributions to achieving the sustainable development goals.
On the sidelines of the conference, an accompanying exhibition featured more than 25 organizations involved in women's empowerment.
The exhibition highlighted services, products, and initiatives that support women's participation in economic, social, and health development.
