Riyadh: Calling all Saudi Women Entrepreneurs to Join Women in Tech Startup Competition
Middle East UN Tourism is urging Saudi women entrepreneurs to participate in this year’s Women in Tech Startup competition to elevate their businesses to new heights.
Three Categories to Focus On
The competition, which was a hit last time, will center around three categories: people and skills, green tourism and travel solutions, and market innovators.
Looking for Innovation
In the people and skills category, the focus is on startups that innovate in human capital development through education tech, social platforms, or health solutions. Green tourism and travel solutions seek eco-friendly approaches, while market innovators will work with cutting-edge technologies like AI and blockchain.
Advancing Towards Smart Destinations
With the Middle East rapidly digitizing, the region is moving towards smart destination approaches in tourism, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance the visitor experience.
Exciting Opportunities for Finalists
Finalists will have the chance to pitch their startups at the UN Tourism Tech Adventure in AlUla, presenting their ideas to potential investors and industry experts against a picturesque backdrop.
Industry Insights and Strategic Counsel
Startups will receive valuable insights and counsel from UN Tourism and industry leaders, as well as participate in various tourism, sustainability, and business-related activities.
Empowering Female Entrepreneurs
With women making up a significant portion of the tourism workforce, the competition aims to empower females and align with Sustainable Development Goals focusing on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Creating Job Opportunities
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Oman’s 2040 are expected to bring increased job opportunities in the tourism sector, with the competition encouraging women to develop and run tourism enterprises to bridge the gender gap in entrepreneurship.
UN Tourism Investment Framework
The competition is part of the UN Tourism Investment Framework: Investing in People, Planet, and Prosperity, promoting inclusive and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems in the region.