Nafisa Shams was established in 2006 to provide women with an integrated work environment to help them produce high quality artisanal products.

This is achieved through specialised training programmes and production lines, such as the working from home programme, which empowers Saudi women to achieve a balance between family responsibilities and an active role in the job market. Nafisa Shams has also launched Nafisa Shams Incubator, one of the first female business incubators, specialising in design and crafts.