Reem Alajlan

A Saudi Arabian social entrepreneur pioneering gender equality and women's empowerment through tech-driven ventures in a traditionally male-dominated society.

Reem Alajlan is a trailblazer in Saudi Arabia's startup ecosystem, co-founding Saudi Women Startups in 2020. This initiative provides training, funding, and networking opportunities for female entrepreneurs, addressing systemic barriers to women's economic participation. Alajlan’s platform has supported over 500 women-led businesses in sectors ranging from e-commerce to renewable energy, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals of diversifying the economy and increasing women’s workforce participation to 30%.

Alajlan’s advocacy extends beyond business incubation. She co-founded Women in AI, a global community promoting female leadership in artificial intelligence. Post-2020, she partnered with UNESCO to launch digital literacy programs targeting rural Saudi women, enabling them to access remote job opportunities. Her TEDx talk 'Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Saudi Women Entrepreneurs' has garnered over 500,000 views, amplifying regional narratives of female resilience. Alajlan was named one of the 'Top 50 Women in Tech' by Arabian Business (2022), reflecting her transformative impact on gender dynamics in the Middle East.