This paper examines Arab women‘s economic participation, in the transition period in the MENA region, following the Arab uprisings. It aims to assist policy makers and civil society, in shaping a gender responsive inclusive economy. This paper argues that while social values in the Arab countries have a great influence on women´s participation in economies, they may have received exaggerated emphasis that masked broader policy failures. The study includes an overview of indicators related to women’s´ labor force in the Arab region, as well as elements for a gender responsive development, and policies encouraging Arab women´s economic participation.