Women’s Empowerment Center

Asharqia Chamber · Women’s Empowerment Center

Women’s Empowerment Center
A Forward-Looking Vision for Women in Business

Programs and initiatives that propel businesswomen toward further development and innovation, and strengthen their contribution to the region’s comprehensive economic, social, and cultural development.

Center’s Objectives Center Events

About the Center

Saudi women are a vital force in the national economy’s journey toward sustainability, and have provided tangible proof of their achievements and progress. Accordingly, Asharqia Chamber’s strategic plan, represented by its Women’s Empowerment Center, launched new and innovative programs and initiatives to support women’s needs amid current economic conditions, keep pace with economic developments, and respond to growing interest in supporting business activities and initiatives.

Asharqia Chamber’s Women’s Empowerment Center aims to spotlight women leaders and experienced professionals in the Eastern Province, help raise businesswomen’s awareness of economic matters, create a supportive environment for women entrepreneurs and businesswomen, help increase women’s participation in the labor market in line with one of Vision 2030’s objectives, and support the participation of women from the Eastern Province in local and international forums.

Vision

Leadership and excellence in supporting women’s partnership in the economic development of the Eastern Province.

Mission

Providing outstanding services and programs that support women in the business sector and empower them to play a positive role as active partners in the economic development of the Eastern Province.

Strategic Objectives

The Center is working toward six strategic objectives to strengthen women’s economic role in the Eastern Province.

Strengthening Women’s Economic Participation and CompetitivenessEnabling women to expand their active participation in economic activities and the labor market, and strengthening their contribution to sustainable economic development in the Eastern Province.

Developing Women’s Entrepreneurship and InvestmentsEncouraging the growth of women-owned businesses and investments and strengthening their sustainability and competitiveness by facilitating access to investment opportunities, advisory services, and business support resources.

Developing Women Leaders and TalentEnhancing the readiness of women leaders and professionals and preparing them for active participation in the labor market, leadership positions, and boards of directors, thereby strengthening women’s role in economic decision-making.

Building Strategic Partnerships and Expanding Women’s Business NetworksDeveloping effective institutional partnerships and strengthening communication and collaboration among businesswomen and relevant entities locally and nationally, contributing to the development of economic opportunities and the exchange of expertise.

Strengthening the Institutional Representation of Businesswomen and Protecting Their InterestsActivating the role of women’s committees and councils and enhancing their effectiveness in representing the interests of the women’s business sector, identifying challenges, proposing solutions, and helping improve the business environment.

Advancing Economic Knowledge and Measuring the Impact of Women’s EmpowermentDeveloping a system for monitoring, analysis, and the production of economic knowledge related to women’s participation, and supporting decision-making by tracking economic indicators, developments, and policies and measuring the impact of initiatives and programs.

Councils and Committees

Businesswomen’s Council

A unified voice for businesswomen in the Eastern Province. Learn about the Council’s objectives and programs on its dedicated page.

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Women’s Centers Committee

The Chamber’s first committee dedicated to women, established in 2004. Learn about the Committee’s initiatives and objectives on its dedicated page.

Visit the Committee’s Page

Initiatives and Programs

Training initiatives and programs, along with services provided by the Center for businesswomen, women entrepreneurs, and job seekers.

Center Initiatives

Women Leaders Initiative

Preparing women for leadership positions and board memberships through training, coaching, and mentoring.

Eastern Province Women Entrepreneurs Initiative

Workshops, lectures, and advisory sessions for owners of small and medium-sized enterprises at the main headquarters and branches.

Women Entrepreneurs Initiative

Specialized workshops delivered in partnership with support and financing entities to launch or develop businesses.

Programs and Services

Career Pathways Enhancement Program

Encouraging young men and women to pursue specialized professional careers such as law, medicine, accounting, and engineering.

Human Resources Empowerment Program

“Achieve Your Ambition and Shape the Future”: Training workshops and career guidance for women seeking employment.

Asharqia Chamber Toastmasters Club for Women

Developing communication, leadership, and public speaking skills through two monthly meetings at the Chamber’s headquarters in Dammam since 2009.

Consulting Services

Information and consulting services for women’s businesses, including statistics, studies, and procedural guides.

Center Events

Center’s Main Event · Ninth Edition

Under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province

Economic Forum for Women 2026

From Empowerment to Economic Impact

Forum: November 4, 2026 · Workshops: November 3, 2026 9:00 AM Sheikh Saad Al-Mujjel Hall, Asharqia Chamber’s Main Headquarters

Forum Details

International Women’s Day Events

Celebrating women’s achievements and success stories every March.

Ramadan Gathering for Businesswomen

A gathering for networking, getting acquainted, and discussing economic and social issues in a Ramadan setting.

Annual Business Sector Reception

The largest networking event for the business sector, held every December at Dhahran Expo.

Networking Meetings at Branches

Meetings with businesswomen in Jubail, Qatif, and Khafji to provide broader coverage across the Eastern Province.

Networking Visits

Visits to government entities and the private sector to build partnerships that serve businesswomen and women entrepreneurs.

University Meetings

Workshops to foster an entrepreneurial mindset among female students and promote a culture of self-employment.

Publications

Reports, guides, newsletters, and studies published by the Center to document its achievements and support women’s work and investments.

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Annual Report on the Women’s Empowerment Center’s Achievements
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Women’s Toastmasters Club Newsletter
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Businesswomen’s Guide
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Inquiries and Contact

You can contact the Women’s Empowerment Center through the following channels.

Main Chamber Building · Dammam