Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf) announced that 2,514 Saudi female employees benefited from accredited centres for nurseries and daycare for children in various regions across the kingdom.
Hadaf has amended the conditions of enrollment and support mechanisms in the Qurrah program, in order to contribute to the empowerment and stability of women in the labour market, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Covering all regions and governorates across Saudi Arabia, the program support period can cover up to two children until they reach the age of six years old.
During the first year, the fund contributes to covering a maximum of SAR 800 ($213) of the cost of daycare per child, SAR 600 for the second year, SAR 500 for the third, and SAR 400 for the fourth.
The Qurrah program aims to raise Saudi women participation in the workforce in the private sector.
