There are 13 million women ‘missing’ in Gulf states – here’s why it is holding their economies back
- Written by Amr Saber Algarhi, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Sheffield Hallam University
When you think of modern, oil-rich Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), you may picture a life of luxury. But beneath the shots of towering skyscrapers and splendid grand malls, there is a concerning reality: women are frequently missing from the economic picture.
Even though birthrates seem normal, with about...
