Supreme Council for Women (SCW) secretary general Hala Al Ansari has highlighted the major role played by female entrepreneurs in the economies of the Middle East region.
In an opinion piece, published by the World Economic Forum under the title ‘Empowering female entrepreneurs in the Middle East’, Ms Al Ansari said that “most science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates in the Middle East are women and tapping into this valuable resource is a key focus for the region”, noting that “Increased female participation in the workforce could add $2 .