Hyundai Motor Company launches She Drives the World in Saudi Arabia as new research reveals gaps in women’s health and m
Hyundai Motor Company launches She Drives the World in Saudi Arabia as new research reveals gaps in women’s health and mobility
The campaign will focus on women’s health, wellbeing and mobility, beginning during Breast Cancer Awareness Month as research shows just 17% of women surveyed in Saudi were screened in the past year
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – October 8, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Company today
announced the launch of She Drives the World, a campaign focused on health,
wellbeing and mobility of women in Saudi Arabia.
Launching during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the campaign will begin with a
partnership between Hyundai Motor Company and Saudi German Health to
encourage greater awareness around breast cancer screening and provide 600
complimentary mammograms to women aged 40 and above.
The initiative comes as new research conducted by YouGov, commissioned Hyundai
Motor Company, highlights the evolving role women play in their own health,
lifestyles and mobility decisions in the Kingdom.
Among 413 women surveyed in Saudi, only 17% said they had undergone breast
cancer screening, such as a mammogram or clinical exam, during the past 12
months, while a further 35% said they plan to undergo screening.
The research also points to the increasingly central role women play in mobility and
household decision-making. More than two-thirds (68%) of women surveyed said
they currently drive either regularly or occasionally, while 83% said they either make
the final decision themselves when choosing a vehicle for themselves or their
household, or are equally involved in that decision.
At the same time, mobility is becoming increasingly personal. Nearly nine in ten
women surveyed (88%) said it is important that their car reflects their personality and
lifestyle.
These findings form the foundation of She Drives the World, built around a simple
idea: women drive the world around them, through the decisions they make, the
people they support and the communities they shape. Inspired by Hyundai’s global
vision of Progress for Humanity, the campaign will translate that belief into a series of
partnerships, activations and experiences designed around women’s lives in Saudi
Arabia.
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Shireen El Kara, Marketing Manager, Hyundai Motor Company, said: " Women in
Saudi Arabia are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping their families,
workplaces, communities and the future of mobility. She Drives the World is about
recognizing that influence while finding meaningful ways for Hyundai to support
women beyond the road.
“Our research also reminds us that while women spend so much of their time making
decisions and caring for the people around them, prioritizing their own wellbeing is
just as important. That is why we are beginning this campaign with health and,
together with Saudi German Health, helping make breast cancer screening more
accessible to women.”
As part of the first phase, Hyundai Motor Company and Saudi German Health will
host a joint activation in Riyadh and Jeddah, for women aged 40 and over can visit
the stand to register for one of 600 free mammograms, to be carried out at Saudi
German Health. Visitors can also attend VIP panel sessions where the hospital's
specialists and breast cancer survivors speak openly about prevention, detection
and recovery. Throughout the activation, conversations, entertainment and
experiences will welcome women and their families.
The health initiative marks the beginning of the wider She Drives the World
campaign. Over three months, Hyundai will introduce dedicated wellbeing and
mobility phases, supported by new partnerships, activations and experiences
designed around the changing lifestyles and priorities of women in Saudi Arabia.
Through She Drives the World, Hyundai aims to build a platform that extends beyond
automotive mobility, recognising the role women play as drivers, consumers,
decision-makers and contributors to the Kingdom’s continued transformation.
The campaign reflects Hyundai's long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and
supports the quality-of-life ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030.
announced the launch of She Drives the World, a campaign focused on health,
wellbeing and mobility of women in Saudi Arabia.
Launching during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the campaign will begin with a
partnership between Hyundai Motor Company and Saudi German Health to
encourage greater awareness around breast cancer screening and provide 600
complimentary mammograms to women aged 40 and above.
The initiative comes as new research conducted by YouGov, commissioned Hyundai
Motor Company, highlights the evolving role women play in their own health,
lifestyles and mobility decisions in the Kingdom.
Among 413 women surveyed in Saudi, only 17% said they had undergone breast
cancer screening, such as a mammogram or clinical exam, during the past 12
months, while a further 35% said they plan to undergo screening.
The research also points to the increasingly central role women play in mobility and
household decision-making. More than two-thirds (68%) of women surveyed said
they currently drive either regularly or occasionally, while 83% said they either make
the final decision themselves when choosing a vehicle for themselves or their
household, or are equally involved in that decision.
At the same time, mobility is becoming increasingly personal. Nearly nine in ten
women surveyed (88%) said it is important that their car reflects their personality and
lifestyle.
These findings form the foundation of She Drives the World, built around a simple
idea: women drive the world around them, through the decisions they make, the
people they support and the communities they shape. Inspired by Hyundai’s global
vision of Progress for Humanity, the campaign will translate that belief into a series of
partnerships, activations and experiences designed around women’s lives in Saudi
Arabia.
Confidential - Not for Public Consumption or
Distribution
Shireen El Kara, Marketing Manager, Hyundai Motor Company, said: " Women in
Saudi Arabia are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping their families,
workplaces, communities and the future of mobility. She Drives the World is about
recognizing that influence while finding meaningful ways for Hyundai to support
women beyond the road.
“Our research also reminds us that while women spend so much of their time making
decisions and caring for the people around them, prioritizing their own wellbeing is
just as important. That is why we are beginning this campaign with health and,
together with Saudi German Health, helping make breast cancer screening more
accessible to women.”
As part of the first phase, Hyundai Motor Company and Saudi German Health will
host a joint activation in Riyadh and Jeddah, for women aged 40 and over can visit
the stand to register for one of 600 free mammograms, to be carried out at Saudi
German Health. Visitors can also attend VIP panel sessions where the hospital's
specialists and breast cancer survivors speak openly about prevention, detection
and recovery. Throughout the activation, conversations, entertainment and
experiences will welcome women and their families.
The health initiative marks the beginning of the wider She Drives the World
campaign. Over three months, Hyundai will introduce dedicated wellbeing and
mobility phases, supported by new partnerships, activations and experiences
designed around the changing lifestyles and priorities of women in Saudi Arabia.
Through She Drives the World, Hyundai aims to build a platform that extends beyond
automotive mobility, recognising the role women play as drivers, consumers,
decision-makers and contributors to the Kingdom’s continued transformation.
The campaign reflects Hyundai's long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and
supports the quality-of-life ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030.
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