Farah El-Komy

Research Assistant

Farah El-Komy is a Research Assistant in the Economics and Energy Programme at Al-Habtoor Research Centre.

 

Prior to joining Al Habtoor Research Centre, she interned at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), focusing on projects related to private sector development, financial modeling, and investment. Prior to the IFC Farah participated at the Model Arab League Simulation on the Arab League as a researcher.

 

Farah holds a B.A. in Economics from The British University in Egypt and London South Bank University and is interested in Labour Economics, Monetary Policies, International Economic Relations and Political Economy.

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Vision 2030: Empowered Women, Transformed Kingdom
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17 Dec 2024

Vision 2030: Empowered Women, Transformed Kingdom

Saudi Arabia is undergoing a remarkable transformation across various sectors. Fuelled by ambitious reforms under Vision 2030. The Kingdom’s economy is not only reaching new heights, having recently achieved trillion-dollar status, but also aiming to be among the leading economies in the world. This economic shift is driven by diversification and substantial investments, fundamentally changing the country’s economic structure and aiming at strengthening its global position.   Another key driver of this growth is the rise in female participation in the workforce through increased educational opportunities, and a more inclusive cultural environment. Saudi Arabia has implemented significant reforms to empower women economically, creating a positive impact that extends beyond 2030 vision. As a result, the country is witnessing a significant boost in economic growth demonstrating the transformative power of women’s empowerment.