The Governor of the Eastern Region, Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, inaugurated the Women’s Economic Forum 2024 today.
The forum, in its eighth edition, is organized by the Eastern Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) through its Women’s Empowerment Center. It features broad participation from experts, officials, academics, and professionals in economic affairs, focusing on the women’s business sector.
The event is being held at the Chamber’s headquarters in Dammam.
In his opening remarks, Prince Saud highlighted the Saudi leadership’s commitment to empowering women across various sectors.
He emphasized the importance of economic programs designed to enhance women’s contributions to the national economy.
The Eastern Region Governor honoured the forum’s sponsors and supporters during the event and toured the exhibition.
The ECCI Board of Directors Chairman Badr bin Suleiman Al-Rizaiza briefed the governor on the forum’s objectives and the key initiatives undertaken by the chamber to support Saudi women’s empowerment.
The forum featured four sessions examining the evolving role of Saudi women under Vision 2030.
Topics included women’s contributions to achieving Vision 2030’s goals, opportunities in the entrepreneurship ecosystem, strategies for ensuring business sustainability, and the significance of training in preparing women for leadership roles.