Saudi women: out of the unemployed 85%, 62% is not seeking employment

Lama Al Sulaiman, Board Member of Rolaco and Vice Chairwoman of Jeddah Chamber of Commerce talks about the future of women in Saudi Arabia.

She said, “Single income families are not viable in today’s economic environment and with more demands on the quality of life. 30% of society cannot take care of the remaining 70%.”

“Women need to be on all kinds of boards, not only family boards. Educated women have stronger will, want to lead and make decisions.  However, Saudi women are still conservative. Out of the 85% that is unemployed 62% is not seeking employment and 38% is looking for jobs. The priority is to have a family,” she added.