Saudi Arabian Government Provides Hundreds of Job Vacancies for Women Riyadh

Saudi Arabian Government Provides Hundreds of Job Vacancies for Women

Riyadh, IDN Times - It is no secret that Saudi Arabian women's activities in public spaces are very limited. But lately the government has begun to consider giving equal opportunities for women like men, one of which is by providing employment opportunities. 

1. This employment opportunity is not wasted by women there 

Saudi Arabia's Directorate General of Passport opens 140 job openings for women. It turned out that the opportunity was not wasted by women. Reporting from Fortune, within 1 week, there were 107,000 women who registered. The requested criteria are applicants aged 25 to 35 years, born and raised in Saudi Arabia, as well as a minimum of high school / diploma / equivalent. For applicants who pass the selection, they will receive training for 30 days and will then be placed in their respective work positions. 

2. Provide employment opportunities for women for economic reform

After the drop in world oil prices in mid-2014, from the price of 100 US dollars / barrel to 50 US dollars / barrel, Saudi Arabia, which 70% of state revenue came from oil sales, experienced a tremendous economic blow. Some efforts have been made by the Saudi government to carry out various long-term economic reform programs until 2030. In addition to selling 5% of Saudi Aramco's shares, the state oil company, the government will also allow women there to work. According to a report from the World Economic Forum, Saudi Arabia is one of the worst countries in the world in terms of gender equality, especially in business ease. For example, women who want to start a business are obliged to present 2 men to prove that they are eligible to receive a loan or license. With limited space and the role of women there, it will certainly be difficult for women to get credit to start a business. 

3. Slowly but surely, women in Saudi Arabia can now carry out activities in the public space 

The problem of gender inequality often occurs in Saudi Arabia, where treatment of men is often more privileged than women. But this assumption slowly began to be abolished. Proven some time ago, the government gave women the right to be able to carry out activities such as men, for example driving a vehicle, attending sports activities, to watching movies in theaters.