Pakistan, July 22 -- Saudi Arabia has reported significant progress under its Vision 2030 reform programme, highlighting notable achievements in employment, women's participation, healthcare, housing and tourism over the past decade.

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According to the latest annual report, the number of Saudi nationals employed in the private sector has increased from 1.7 million to 2.6 million, while the unemployment rate has declined from 12.3% to 7.2%. The report attributes the improvement to labour market reforms, investment initiatives and programmes aimed at creating more employment opportunities for Saudi citizens.

Women's participation in the workforce has also continued to ri...