Gender equality critical for economic growth in Middle East: Forbes Women’s Summit

The participants asserted that achieving gender equality contributes directly to the region’s economic growth amid the challenging time the region’s economies had struggled since March 2022, when the Russian-Ukrainian conflict sparked.

“Our common aim is to get to know each other better to seek alignments and maybe work together for common goals,” said Princess Noura Bint Faisal Al Saud, the chairperson of the summit and the founder of Saudi Fashion Week.

She added, “As the kingdom’s ambitions drive us all forward to 2030 and beyond, I invite you all to join me in forging a path where we are crafting the culture and sharing stories.”

“I believe that the story we are creating here is about sharing our knowledge, passion, love, care, ideas, solutions, and more,” said Khuloud Al Omian, the CEO of Forbes Middle East.

The summit, which concluded on Tuesday and hosted more than 400 participants and women speakers who proved they are leaders and innovative in the field they are working in, provided a platform for a series of expert programming and networking opportunities with women from across all sectors, along with activities, and workshops designed to empower and support women in business.