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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Danielle Summer

Breaking Barriers: Women Entrepreneurs Driving Growth in Saudi Arabia's SME Sector

Just six years ago, in 2018, it was illegal for women to drive in Saudi Arabia. Until the summer of 2019, women were prohibited from travelling abroad without a male guardian or chaperone. But today, according to the Women's Report for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia report, 95 per cent of Saudi Arabia's female population is considering a career as an entrepreneur.

The Middle Eastern nation, considered one of the world's most gender-segregated countries, has seen increased entrepreneurial activity in recent years.

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