Meet Saudi Arabia’s new workforce

The World

For decades, Saudi Arabia’s economy relied on ample oil pumped out of the ground. The income from this resource meant cushy government jobs for many Saudis, mostly men. But now, Saudis have realized they need to change the way they think about work. We look at the retail jobs some women are taking.

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