Boeing launches new platform inspiring women in Saudi Arabia to explore opportunities in aerospace Pick Up Your Wings and Fly’ debuts at Alfaisal University in Riyadh, showcasing diverse career paths in the aerospace industry through a platform built by women, for women.

 Ain Alalam – Rashad Iskandrni

January 23, 2025 — Boeing has launched ‘Pick Up Your Wings and Fly,‘ an Instagram community designed to inspire young women in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East to explore opportunities in the aerospace industry. The initiative was unveiled during a special launch event held at Alfaisal University in Riyadh, reinforcing the Kingdom’s leadership in empowering women and fostering innovation in STEM fields.

The platform features female role models from the region’s aerospace industry sharing their personal and professional journeys. Their stories will help raise awareness of the many career paths the industry has to offer and will provide practical advice for young female graduates to make informed career choices.

Asaad AlJomoai, President of Boeing Saudi Arabia, said: “We are proud to launch this initiative in Saudi Arabia, a nation at the forefront of empowering women and championing their role in innovation across industries. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 promotes women’s leadership and economic empowerment, and through this platform, we aim to inspire young women in the Kingdom and across the Middle East to pursue careers in aerospace. Boeing remains committed to fostering gender diversity and supporting the next generation of female leaders in STEM.”