HRH Princess Adela Bint Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud

Posted by admin on Oct 19, 2011 in Celebrating Women, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 0 comments

As a strong advocate for women’s’ rights Princess Adela’s dedication to the women of Saudi Arabia surely makes her a leader in the empowerment of women. She holds the position as the president of the Board of Directors of the Center as well as additional organizations that exemplify her dedication to society.

At the Forum on the Participation of Women in National Development this year, she praised women for their achievements in Saudi Arabia. As she noted the growth of women in the work force, she did not fail to acknowledge the current lack of presence that continues to linger. “The participation of women in social development in developing countries is still not clear. Women face many challenges at work because of tradition,” she said. As an advocate for women entering the work force, she believes the presence of women is vital for the success of Saudi Arabia. “There is urgent need for Saudi Arabia to diversify its activities and to balance economic growth with population growth. With 25 percent of the Saudi society financially helping the other 75 percent, this demonstrates the need for a greater role for women in social development.”

Source: Arab News