Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat told Daily News Egypt that the ministry will launch e-commerce platform Bareed Mall, to promote handicrafts and other products produced by female entrepreneurs to help them achieve and sustain an income from their homes.
This came on the sidelines of “She can” conference’s inauguration.
The minister said that throughout history, Egyptian women have played a key role in society.
Talaat congratulated female entrepreneurs on the occasion of Mother’s Day.
He added that these activities come as part of the Ministry of Communications’ initiatives to empower women and help raise their financial capabilities.
According to Talaat, the Ministry has set up many initiatives to support female entrepreneurs, such as the Qodwa Tech initiative.