Egypt Promotes Women Economic Empowerment Through National Conference
September 10, 2019, 10:09 am

Egypt Promotes Women Economic Empowerment Through National Conference

The National Consultation on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Egypt - organized by the Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation in collaboration with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Embassy of Sweden – kicked off on Tuesday in Cairo, with the participation of diplomats and representatives of international organizations.

Gabriela Ramos, OECD chief of staff, valued the presence of eight women ministers in the Egyptian government, pointing out that the OECD sought to support the Egyptian government’s plans to empower women and its economic reform agenda.

“Increasing women’s employment rates from the current 23% to 50% will improve the growth rate by about 7%, so we must emphasize that women’s empowerment is an economic issue, not just a social issue,” she said.

Ramos added that Egypt assumed a great role in the region in the empowerment of women, pointing out that many African countries have taken Egypt as an example in implementing economic reforms in this regard.

Egyptian Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr said that the ministry was working on legislative reforms and investment policies for the economic empowerment of women, and attracting investors to inject new investments in Egypt, especially businesswomen.

Nasr emphasized the ministry’s focus on providing job opportunities for women and the youth, adding that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has stressed, since the beginning of his term, the need to support the empowerment of women in all fields.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”