RIYADH: The Saudi Shoura Council delegation, represented by Mona bint Abdullah Al-Mushait and Alia bint Mohammed Al-Dahlawi, took part in the inaugural sessions of the G20 Women Parliamentarians held in Maceio, Brazil. In an address, Al-Dahlawi highlighted the prominent role of Saudi women, along with the significant policy and legislative shifts that have reinforced their participation in national development. She said in her speech: “The transformation journey that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is undergoing, with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, has effectively contributed to creating diverse job opportunities for all, ensuring comprehensive economic growth and providing equal opportunities that will contribute to and benefit from the prosperity of our country.” She pointed out that empowering and enhancing women’s economic roles has facilitated significant progress over the past few years, with the participation of Saudi women in the labor market currently at 35.3 percent. She stressed that, through great efforts in the Kingdom, women have become partners in national development across various fields, including commerce, engineering, sports, justice, technology, and many others. The session, held over two days within the framework of Brazil’s presidency of the G20 for 2024, featured the participation of female parliamentarians from the legislative assemblies of G20 member states, along with representatives from international organizations and the Inter-Parliamentary Union. They addressed several key topics, including the role of women in climate justice and sustainability, as well as initiatives aimed at enhancing women’s participation and economic empowerment.