Saudi women employment at Elsewedy Electric Group has reached approximately 6.5% of the company’s total workforce in Saudi Arabia. The company announced this figure on June 2, 2026, as part of its ongoing initiatives in the Kingdom. Notably, this development directly aligns with the national objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to increase female participation in the local labor market.
Female employees within the group now occupy roles across multiple departments. These departments include human resources, procurement, administrative affairs, accounting, and sales support. Additionally, women work in project management, logistics, information technology, and specific operational roles within factories. This distribution shows a clear direction toward enhancing the participation of national female talent across various sectors.
Expanding Saudi Women Employment in Technical Sectors
The company is focusing on recruiting women for technical roles. Sarah Naji from the Human Resources Department at Elsewedy Electric Group in Saudi Arabia stated that the company wants to diversify its technical workforce.
“The Group is currently working to attract female talent in engineering and technical fields, supporting the expansion of Saudi women’s participation in technical and industrial specializations and strengthening their presence in high value-added sectors.”
Sarah Naji, Human Resources Department at Elsewedy Electric Group in Saudi Arabia
Workplace Policies and Training Programs
The company applies unified training and development policies to all employees based on competence and performance. Meanwhile, the group provides specific workplace benefits to support its female staff. These benefits include flexible working hours, transportation support when needed, medical insurance, and policies designed to support work-life balance.
Future Leadership Initiatives
Looking ahead, the group plans to establish specialized programs to prepare national female leaders for roles across various business sectors. These programs aim to support professional growth and increase female representation in leadership and engineering positions. Consequently, the company continues to execute its strategic plans to support national development goals.
Alignment with National Economic Goals
The expansion of female roles in technical fields like information technology supports the broader economy of Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, by integrating more women into industrial and technical roles, the company contributes to the national education and training objectives. These efforts help build a sustainable workforce capable of supporting the Kingdom’s ongoing economic transition.
