As Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MbS) Vision 2030 drives economic diversification and societal modernization, more Saudi women are entering the workforce. These rapid changes have left conservative factions grappling with shifting gender roles. Although key reforms are opening new opportunities, women are still absent in top private sector and leadership roles—highlighting the work still needed for the Kingdom to achieve full inclusivity in the professional sphere.

“It is not just about having a job: it is about having a voice,” said Fatima, a Saudi millennial who recently joined a tech startup...