Even though the Holy Koran has said that men and women are alike, the position of the women in muslim countries is far from equal. In Saudi Arabia, women always have to be escorted by a male relative in public, have to cover them up in an abayas and even weren’t allowed to have an ID-card until recently.
Change is on the way; women are increasingly graduating from universities, joining companies and even starting up their own businesses. The international business world is very pleased because this development represents more far-off venture possibilities in women-centered firms.
The appointment of a female Minister of Economy is part of Saudi Arabia’s proactive strategy to ensure the position of the women in business as well as in society.
Sources: http://internationalbusiness.suite101.com/article.cfm/workingwomeninmiddleeast
http://www.allbusiness.com/periodicals/article /709002-1.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/ 2356895.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/ 4437667.stm
Astrid Thienpont
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