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From Kerala to the Kingdom: The untold stories of women breaking stereotypes in Saudi Arabia

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From Kerala to the Kingdom: The untold stories of women breaking stereotypes in Saudi Arabia

Women in Saudi Arabia are redefining their roles, advancing in healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship under Vision 2030 reforms/Representative Image

TL;DR:

India-born employees dominate key sectors: construction, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and now increasingly technology and education.

Saudi has introduced robust labour programs tailored for expats, benefitting women significantly:

Manju Manikuttan

Manju Manikuttan receiving the Nari Shakti Puruskar/Image: Wikipedia

Nouf Al Marwaai

Nouf Al Marwaai receiving the Padma Shri in 2018/Image: X

Indian women are now entering diverse, meaningful roles:

Despite progress, obstacles persist:

            • : Infrastructure (women-only transport, childcare), legal protections, and bilateral agreements are in place, though bridging gaps remains critical.
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