One of his most outstanding visions of Islamic moderation is to ensure that women can play an active role in various fields. Women’s participation in public life becomes one of the crucial pillars in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and will contribute significantly to the promising future of the kingdom.

One notable step is the appointment of women in highly prestigious regional organizations. Deemah Alyahya, for example, has been appointed secretary-general of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), which groups Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, Nigeria and Oman. The potential economic cooperation in the DCO can reach up to US$2 trillion. The appointment of Alyahya came after Saudi Arabia was elected president of the organization.

The choice of women for key positions is proof of the crown prince’s intention to boost confidence among women in assuming strategic positions in public domain, while also ensuring the path of Islamic moderation. Women become the central force in making Saudi Arabia one of the most influential economic powers of the future.

Hopefully, the move will trigger a larger wave of moderation across the Islamic world.

Previously, MBS had allowed  women to drive cars and participate in the defense sector. He also encouraged women to play an active, leading role in the economy. In the past decade, the number of female entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia increased by about 35 percent. In addition, in 2020, MBS also appointed 10 women to occupy leadership positions in the management of two holy mosques, namely al-Masjidul Haram in Mecca and al-Masjid al-Nabawi  in Medina.

Saudi women definitely gained momentum to participate in various public spheres and to serve the country. Under MBS's leadership, Saudi Arabia continues to progress and morph into a country that embraces moderation.

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