Saudi Arabia is a theocracy organized according to the principles of Islam, which puts emphasis on the importance of knowledge and education. In Islamic belief, obtaining knowledge is the only way to gain true understanding of life, and as such, both men and women are encouraged to study.[1][2] Saudi Arabia is one of the G20 Economies [3] and has a $1 Trillion GDP.[4] In 2016, it launched one of the most significant programs globally - Vision 2030.[5] In 2021, women's college graduation rates exceeded those of men's.[6]
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- ^ Alhawsawi, Sajjadllah; Jawhar, Sabria Salama (2023-05-19). "Education, employment, and empowerment among Saudi women". Gender and Education. 35 (4): 401–419. doi:10.1080/09540253.2023.2189917. ISSN 0954-0253.