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Abstract

There has been a lot of research on the role of women and their participation in the workforce. The research is focused and conducted in the west. The amount of research conducted on the Arab region is relatively low. In this region, the proportion of working women is quite low. Moreover there are a lot of cultural and societal challenges faced by these women. This study can help in understanding the position of working women in the Arab region. It is important to pay attention to the factors which are impeding the participation of women in workforce. The identification of issues and barriers will help to find solutions in an appropriate.