Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Region, inaugurated the Women’s Economic Forum 2024 yesterday organized by the Eastern Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI).
Taking place at the Chamber’s headquarters in Dammam, the 8th edition of the Forum features broad participation from experts, officials, academics, and professionals in economic affairs, focusing on the women’s business sector, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
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 honored the forum’s sponsors and supporters during the event and toured the exhibition. Badr bin Suleiman Al-Rizaiza, the ECCI Board of Directors Chairman, briefed the governor on the forum’s objectives and the key initiatives undertaken by the chamber to support Saudi women’s empowerment.
On its 1st day, 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.
The forum will also host four workshops focusing on key areas: the Dhahran Techno Valley system and its support for entrepreneurship, tourism entrepreneurship, fostering diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace, and creative leadership as a cornerstone for success in today’s dynamic business environment.
