Inaugural Discussion: The State of Women Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia

AmCham Saudi Arabia's Women in Business Committee has partnered with the WIn Fellowship, part of the Atlantic Council's empowerME initiative for a discussion at which we will analyze the current state of women's participation in entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia and formulate actionable policy recommendations. By bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts, the event will generate valuable insights and propose strategies to support and expand female entrepreneurship.

Key Discussion Areas

1. Current Landscape: Review the progress made in women entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia, including recent trends, success stories, and remaining challenges.
2. Regulatory Environment: Analyze the impact of existing policies and regulations on women entrepreneurs and identify areas for reform.
3. Access to Resources: Examine barriers to accessing finance, mentorship, and business networks, and explore solutions to improve support structures.
4. Societal and Cultural Factors: Discuss the influence of societal norms and cultural attitudes on women's entrepreneurial activities and strategies to address these issues.
5. Policy Recommendations: Develop practical policy recommendations to support and scale women entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia, considering both short-term actions and long-term strategies.

We hope you'll join us for this transformative discussion.

If you have any questions, please contact esraa.arzouni@amchamksa.com