Women Empowerment in the Real Estate Sector
In line with the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives, which made the empowerment of women a key pillar of national transformation, the real estate sector is witnessing an ever growing presence of women, within a fair organizational environment that ensures equal opportunities and promotes qualified competences involvement without discrimination.
Such a presence is the result of the integration of the national laws, on top of which is the Saudi Labor Law, which allows women to work in various sectors, including the real estate sector, according to the approved terms of professional licenses and practices.
Women involvement in the real estate sector
Data issued by REGA highlights the extent of women presence in the real estate activities, through two key sources: Professional qualification and formal licensing.
Licensing
REGA works on regulating real estate practices in accordance with Sector’s System, without gender discrimination The number of women holding licenses to practice real estate activities:
- 14,227 licensed women in real estate brokerage activities.
Qualification and Training
Specialized Training programs in real estate aspects are provided by the Saudi Real Estate Institute.
- 23,203 women obtained qualification and training in real estate activities.
- 10,943 women applied for training programs.
Such data represent an indicator of the effectiveness of the regulatory environment in embracing qualified women and enabling them to contribute to the real estate sector development, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030.