The number of Saudi women in employment has grown faster than the number of men . They hold high political office and are 39 percent of the parliament , compared to 6 per cent in 1990 . The role of women in the policy process is critical , Jamjoom writes . She believes that economic measures need to be accompanied by civic changes .
The number of Saudi women in employment has grown faster than the number of men . The role of women in the policy process is critical , Jamjoom writes . She believes that economic measures need to be accompanied by civic changes .