Labor Minister Adel Fekeih applauded the resolution and achievements of Saudi female investors who participated in the “Montijoon” expo in Riyadh.

The exhibit concluded on Saturday, after showcasing home-run and hand-made crafts businesses run by women.

“The high quality products and services of these businesses run by females are guaranteed to establish their place in the Saudi market,” Fakeih said during the closing ceremony.

Praising the idea of “Montijoon.” he added that besides generating an income for families, the home-run businesses also create substantial job opportunities for women.

Stressing the virtues of women-run businesses, Fakeih promised the government will continue empowering female investors and facilitate marketing opportunities for their products.

This year marked the second edition of the Montijoon exhibition, that concluded with an overwhelming turnout of visitors and participants. More than 600 female entrepreneurs from different disciplines and fields participated in the five day-long expo.

Also this year, Riyadh’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry trained investors in the use of online marketing including Twitter, Instagram, and e-mail as new means to reach out to potential customers.