Fear of Covid has restricted many pilgrimages in 2020, including the hajj. Only a limited number of Muslims already inside Saudi Arabia was allowed to attend.
The pilgrimage was interrupted by disease or conflict several times during the 1,400-year history of Islam, but this is the first time since the Saudi kingdom's modern founding.
This is the latest phase in the US-China technology competition, which now spans supply chain law, export controls, labour compliance, and semiconductor access.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
The number of women-owned establishments in the accommodation and food service sector in Saudi Arabia reached 59,800 during the year 2024. This figure represents 49.7 percent of the total number of establishments in this vital sector, according to the official data, released by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at).
In 2024, 78,356 Saudi women held senior management positions, while 551,318 women registered businesses in 2023.
Freelancing is also on the rise, with 449,725 Saudi women obtaining freelance work permits in 2023.
Saudi Arabia is home to 9.8 million women, with 36.2% participating in the labor force as of the third quarter of 2024.
The employment-to-population ratio for Saudi women reached 31.3%, reflecting steady progress in workforce inclusion.
The number of women-owned establishments in the accommodation and food service sector in Saudi Arabia reached 59,800 during the year 2024. This figure represents 49.7 percent of the total number of establishments in this vital sector, according to the official data, released by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at).
In 2024, 78,356 Saudi women held senior management positions, while 551,318 women registered businesses in 2023.
Freelancing is also on the rise, with 449,725 Saudi women obtaining freelance work permits in 2023.
Saudi Arabia is home to 9.8 million women, with 36.2% participating in the labor force as of the third quarter of 2024.
The employment-to-population ratio for Saudi women reached 31.3%, reflecting steady progress in workforce inclusion.