Women

Find the latest women’s news, features and opinions on the Daily News Egypt. Women section stands for economic and social empowerment of women in Egypt  and worldwide.

Latest Women News

UN Woman: Egyptian stock exchange knocks bell for women

The Egyptian stock exchange knocks bell for women today, on the occasion…

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SMEDA cooperates with EBRD to launch programme supporting businesswomen

Programme provided 357 women with training on entrepreneurship, says Gamea

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How will different institutions in Egypt celebrate the IWD?

The eighth of March will bring together global governments, women organisations, businesses,…

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Why does the world celebrate International Women’s Day?

Every year on 8 March, the whole world celebrates the International Women's…

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Egypt honours Djamila Bouherid

Bouherid is eternal symbol of struggle for freedom: NCW president 

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El Zeny calls on businesswomen to benefit from microfinance, financial inclusion 

Nour El Zeny, general manager of corporate communication at Suez Canal Bank…

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Egyptian woman digs her name among the world caricaturists

I preferred to make women the heroines for my first book as…

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Defying patriarchy: Saudi women struggle for empowerment 

No women in Middle East will have full rights in near future—if…

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Umm Kulthum’s artistic heritage cannot be buried 

There are six generations of audience for “Umm Kulthum returns” concerts, says…

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Power of women in enhancing Egyptian economy

Egypt needs more airports, much better trained labour to attract more investments:…

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