McDonald’s Saudi Arabia Celebrates the Graduation of the First Female Batch from the “Himmah” Program for Shift Leader Development

In a step that reflects its ongoing commitment to empowering Saudi female talent and developing young leaders, McDonald’s Saudi Arabia celebrated the graduation of the first female batch from the “Himmah” program, which included 23 employees who graduated as Shift Leaders after successfully completing the training and qualification program designed to prepare them for excellence in the workplace and enhance their leadership and operational skills.

The “Himmah” program comes as part of McDonald’s Saudi Arabia’s efforts to invest in national human capital by providing specialized training programs that contribute to preparing and qualifying female leaders, enabling them to acquire the practical skills and experience that support their career paths and open new opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

The program featured a comprehensive training journey focused on developing leadership and operational skills, strengthening teamwork culture, and enhancing participants’ readiness to efficiently and professionally lead shifts across various work locations. This reflects the company’s commitment to providing a supportive and motivating work environment that fosters growth and success.

The graduation of this first batch of female Shift Leaders through the “Himmah” program embodies McDonald’s Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting and empowering Saudi women and strengthening their active participation in the labor market, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which places significant emphasis on women’s empowerment and increasing their contribution to national development.

McDonald’s Saudi Arabia also reaffirmed its commitment to continuing the launch of developmental initiatives and programs that invest in the sons and daughters of the nation, contributing to the preparation of qualified national talents capable of creating impact and achieving excellence across various fields.

This initiative falls under McDonald’s Saudi Arabia’s efforts in community development and empowering national talent through its social responsibility platform “One of You,” which reflects the company’s commitment to creating a positive and sustainable impact within Saudi society.

To learn more about McDonald’s Saudi Arabia’s community service initiatives, please visit the “One of You” platform website: One of You