University celebrates International Women's Day with several events

In its efforts to activate International Women's Day, the university celebrated its female staff members to express the appreciation of the entire university community for the significant role women play within the university as partners in development and progress alongside men. The university includes over 200 female leaders who manage colleges, deanships, departments, and divisions, 1577 female faculty members, 1194 female administrative employees, and 10 female members of the university council, in addition to more than 40,000 female students at various academic levels (Bachelor's - Diploma - Master's - Doctorate).

On this occasion, the university, represented by the Vision 2030 Realization Club at the Deanship of Student Affairs, held an educational meeting yesterday evening, Monday, entitled “Saudi Women's Entrepreneurship.” The meeting was presented remotely by Dr. Ashwaq bint Saleh Al-Sharideh, Dean of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, and student Hagar bint Salim Al-Harbi, a member of the Vision 2030 Realization Club. The meeting was moderated by student Shahd Abdul Rahman Al-Muzaini.

The meeting discussed the role of Saudi Vision 2030 in empowering women, the current stage of women's empowerment in light of the historic gains achieved during the reign of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, women's leadership platforms and the "Qudrah and Wasl" programs, in addition to the role of women in entrepreneurship and women's leadership in the past and present.

For her part, Dr. Ashwaq Al-Shareeda spoke about the role of women in building society, emphasizing that women are the foundation of society's formation and development, and the most important pillars of the family and its construction. She affirmed that women are half of society, and indeed, all of society, in the labor market, politics, medicine, and finally, volunteer work, in addition to the role of women in the family and upbringing, and their importance in the home and in nurturing children.

Student Hajar Al-Harbi also emphasized the role of university female students in volunteer work and activities inside and outside the university, and the distinct and positive impact this has on the university community and the wider community. She added that women have a significant role in achieving the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which is based on three main pillars: “a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation,” stressing that women's societal participation is a key part of developing a vibrant society.

In turn, the Community Service Unit at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at the university, represented by the Department of Food Sciences and Human Nutrition (female section), held a remote awareness event yesterday, Monday, as part of activating International Women's Day, titled “Your Health and Beauty Are in Your Food,” with the participation of a number of specialists.