Saudi Arabia has recognised women excelling in global technology competitions as part of International Girls in ICT Day, highlighting the Kingdom’s growing focus on female participation in the digital economy.
The event, hosted by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, honoured award-winning Saudi women for their achievements in global tech challenges. Ahmed Alsuwaiyan, Governor of the Digital Government Authority, led the recognition, underscoring the importance of empowering women in technology and innovation.
The celebration brought together female leaders, students, entrepreneurs, and startup founders, reflecting the expanding pipeline of talent across Saudi Arabia’s ICT ecosystem. The strong representation across academia, industry, and non-profit sectors highlights the diversity of initiatives supporting women in technology.
Saudi Arabia has made notable progress in this area, with female participation in the ICT sector reaching 35%. More than 140,000 Saudi women are currently employed in technology roles, while over 100,000 have benefited from training programmes focused on digital and future skills.
These efforts align with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy, which prioritises talent development, workforce diversification, and digital transformation as key drivers of economic growth. Expanding women’s participation is seen as critical to building a sustainable and competitive technology ecosystem.
