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 receiving the Nari Shakti Puruskar/Image: Wikipedia
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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