While the number of women taking up STEM subjects in Saudi Arabia universities is increasing, female employee numbers in the private tech sector are yet to increase proportionally, says Nicole Arian Markazi, Head of UN Women Program Lead at Nokia
Gender based inequality and discrimination is a subject of debate across the globe. Although the Gulf region has made a conscious effort to reduce the gender gap, a lot needs to be done from a social and cultural standpoint.
Governments in the region have been supporting initiatives and programs that aim to boost the number of working women in the Middle East.
To bring change in an industry like IT that has traditionally been male-dominated, we need to encourage girls to explore new career paths, implement sustainable female inclusion programs and invest in hiring more women.
Additionally, industry stakeholders must advocate for equal opportunities for women to exist and succeed in the workplace. There also needs to be more mentorship for women at school and university levels when they are trying to choose their career path.
Continue reading: https://www.itp.net/business/99576-unlocking-opportunities-for-young-women-in-technology
Gender based inequality and discrimination is a subject of debate across the globe. Although the Gulf region has made a conscious effort to reduce the gender gap, a lot needs to be done from a social and cultural standpoint.
Governments in the region have been supporting initiatives and programs that aim to boost the number of working women in the Middle East.
To bring change in an industry like IT that has traditionally been male-dominated, we need to encourage girls to explore new career paths, implement sustainable female inclusion programs and invest in hiring more women.
Additionally, industry stakeholders must advocate for equal opportunities for women to exist and succeed in the workplace. There also needs to be more mentorship for women at school and university levels when they are trying to choose their career path.
Continue reading: https://www.itp.net/business/99576-unlocking-opportunities-for-young-women-in-technology
