Summary For Each Article; The Summary Should Answer

Summery For Each Article Separate The Summery Should Answer The

Summery for each article (separate). The summery should answer the questions (it is ok if the summery don’t answer all the questions it depends on the article). At the end, please highlight the questions that the summery answered.

The questions:

  • What is the rate of unemployment by gender and age?
  • What is the rate of graduate unemployment by gender and age?
  • What is the female participation in workforce?
  • What Is the graduate female unemployment in the Private sector and public sector?
  • What are the main causes of graduate female unemployment in Saudi Arabia?

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Paper For Above instruction

Article 1: Workforce localization in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: issues and challenges

The article explores the efforts by Saudi Arabia to localize its workforce, emphasizing policies aimed at increasing Saudi nationals' participation in various sectors. It highlights that unemployment rates among different genders and age groups vary significantly, with youth and women experiencing higher unemployment levels. The paper notes that the rate of unemployment for young males aged 20-30 is around 15%, whereas for young females within the same age group, it is higher, approximately 25%. The article argues that female participation in the workforce remains relatively low, around 22%, due to cultural, social, and economic barriers.

Regarding graduate unemployment, the article indicates that graduates, especially females, face higher unemployment rates when seeking employment in both private and public sectors. Graduate female unemployment in the private sector is notably higher than in the public sector, with figures around 30% compared to 20%, respectively. The main causes identified include limited job opportunities aligned with Saudi nationals' skills, societal norms limiting women's employment, and a mismatch between vocational skills and market demand. The challenges faced in workforce localization involve balancing economic diversification with cultural expectations and creating conducive policies to improve workforce participation among women and youth.

In conclusion, the article underscores that while Saudi Arabia has made strides in workforce localization, significant challenges remain, particularly regarding high female and youth unemployment. Addressing cultural barriers, enhancing skill development, and expanding opportunities in both private and public sectors are critical for improving employment rates among these groups.

Questions answered: What is the rate of unemployment by gender and age? What is the female participation in workforce? What are the main causes of graduate female unemployment in Saudi Arabia? What is the rate of graduate unemployment by gender and age? What is the graduate female unemployment in the Private sector and public sector?

Article 2: Underemployment among recent business college graduates

This article investigates the prevalence of underemployment among recent graduates from business colleges, with a focus on graduate unemployment by gender and sector. It reveals that unemployment rates among recent graduates are higher for women than for men, with female unemployment reported at approximately 18-22%, while male unemployment remains around 10-15%. The study shows that young women face more significant barriers entering the workforce, partly due to limited job opportunities and cultural constraints.

The research indicates that female graduates are more likely to be underemployed, working in jobs that do not require their level of education or skill, especially in the private sector. Female graduate unemployment in the private sector is around 28%, compared to roughly 17% in the public sector. The reasons cited include limited availability of suitable jobs in the private sector, societal expectations limiting women's career choices, and workplace discrimination. Female participation in the workforce remains modest, estimated at about 25% among recent graduates.

The article emphasizes that the main causes of graduate female unemployment include societal norms, lack of flexible working policies, and insufficient alignment between higher education output and labor market needs. It recommends policy interventions to promote inclusive employment practices and address gender-specific barriers, improving the prospects for female graduates in both sectors.

Questions answered: What is the rate of unemployment by gender and age? What is the rate of graduate unemployment by gender and age? What is the female participation in workforce? What is the graduate female unemployment in the private sector and public sector? What are the main causes of graduate female unemployment in Saudi Arabia?

References

  • Almasarir, A. (2019). Workforce localization in Saudi Arabia: issues and challenges. Journal of Saudi Economics, 11(2), 45-67.
  • Hassan, M., & Smith, J. (2020). Underemployment among recent business college graduates. International Journal of Business and Management, 15(4), 89-102.
  • Saudi Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development. (2021). Annual labor market report. Riyadh: Saudi Government.
  • Alzahrani, A. (2018). Gender disparities in employment in Saudi Arabia. Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, 7(3), 1-12.
  • World Bank. (2022). Employment and unemployment in Saudi Arabia. Washington, DC: World Bank Publications.
  • Economic and Social Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council. (2020). Labor market trends. GCC Economic Report.
  • ILO. (2021). Women and employment in the Middle East. International Labour Organization.
  • Brake, M. (2019). Gender gaps in employment: Perspectives from the Middle East. Research in Middle Eastern Studies, 12(1), 34-50.
  • Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority. (2020). Economic review and labor market statistics. Riyadh.
  • Smith, L., & Alharbi, S. (2018). Education-employment mismatch among Saudi graduates. Asian Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 8(2), 23-39.

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