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flag Saudi Arabia hits record low unemployment, with female participation driving the decline.

flag Saudi Arabia's unemployment rate hit a record low of 6.3% for nationals in Q1 2025, largely due to increased female participation in the workforce. flag The female unemployment rate fell to 10.5%, while the male rate dropped to 4.0%. flag The country also saw a 44% increase in foreign direct investment to $5.9 billion. flag The overall unemployment rate, including non-Saudis, fell to 2.8%. flag The Kingdom surpassed its Vision 2030 target of 7% unemployment ahead of schedule, setting a new goal of 5% by 2030.

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