Labor ministry to open 80,000 jobs to Saudi women in October

Saudi Arabia’s labor and social development ministry said it will provide 80,000 jobs for women in the third phase of the Saudization and feminization of women accessory shops starting next month, Okaz newspaper reported, citing Faten Al Sari, director of the women employment policy and program.

The ministry aims to increase women’s participation in the Saudi job market as part of Vision 2030.

A variety of jobs are open for women to claim, as long as they meet the requirements of a suitable work environment for women, Al Sari said.

The third phase of the feminization program includes perfume, mother & child, shoes and bag shops, in addition to pharmacies that sell make-up at shopping malls.