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Digital transformation empowers women, creates new jobs: Experts
He explained that women are more stable in the job, and that there are certain jobs that are not suitable for men in the field of technology, such as conducting tests, as women have more patience than men. “We are one of the first companies to apply the system of only four working days and three days off, because our goal has become to pay attention to employees’ productivity and the tasks they perform, regardless of the working hours, which greatly supports women’s work as well,” he added.

Invest for Jobs initiative launches project grants worth €10m
The iunitiative supports women’s participation in the labour market

35% of jobs will disappear in next 10 Years: Egypt’s Higher Education Minister
Abdel Ghaffar’s remarks came during his participation in the activities of the Middle East Thought Leadership Forum.

Women hold 45% of government jobs in Egypt, above global average of 32%: El-Said
7.1% of executive positions in Egypt are held by women, which is higher than 5.4% average in MENA region, says Planning Minister

Egypt provides jobs to 23 returnees from Libya
MSMEDA creates 66,500 job opportunities for young Egyptians in 1Q 2020, says Nevine Gamea

16,500 young people trained, 9,000 jobs created in 2019: ITIDA
16 startups graduated and 22 other companies were received through the business incubator programme: CEO

Cloud, Microsoft ecosystem to create 100,000 jobs in Egypt over 5 years: IDC
Microsoft’s technology ecosystem and the growing popularity of cloud services will create nearly 100,000 jobs in Egypt by the end of 2022, according to new research by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The IDC’s white paper analyses the impact of information and communications technology (ICT), cloud services, and the Microsoft ecosystem on the Egypt economy …

MSMEDA injects EGP 1.9bn loans, grants in Menoufiya, creating 172,000 jobs
Study discussed to provide more jobs for youth in governorate, revive heritage, handicraft industries

WTO warns Trump trade war risks ‘millions of jobs’
The WTO chief warned that the trade dispute with was risking loss of investment, jobs, and economic chaos in the US. “We are calling everyone who believes that trade is a force for good to speak up,” he said.World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Roberto Azevdeo warned on Wednesday that the ongoing trade war between …

Egypt needs to utilise macroeconomic stability to create jobs, raise living standards through sustainable growth: IMF first deputy managing director
The time has come to take advantage of the Egyptian reform programme’s success and push to create jobs and raise living standards through sustainable growth, said IMF First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton on Saturday during his visit to Cairo, ahead of the Inclusive Growth and Job Creation in Egypt conference. Lipton explained that, by …

Creating jobs for youth main challenge for Arab region: Azour
Marrakesh – Unemployment continues to be the main challenge facing the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Jihad Azour, president of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the Middle East and Central Asia told Daily News Egypt Monday on the sidelines of the IMF’s Opportunity for All conference. The challenge of unemployment in the Arab …

German unemployment edges up but jobs market remains strong
The number of jobless Germans rose slightly in December compared with the previous month. But on an annual basis there have never been more people employed in Europe’s biggest economy in the past 27 years.In December 2017, German jobless queues rose by 17,000 to 2.385 million, which was however 183,000 people fewer without work than …

Total Egypt controls around 10.5% of market, creates 500 jobs annually
It aims to be Africa’s top energy company with the largest production volume of oil, gas, most coherent, interconnected retail network, said Total CEO

Struggling Cathay Pacific cuts 600 jobs
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific has announced that it’s laying off 600 staff members in a “tough but necessary” attempt to repair damage to its bottom line. It’s the company’s biggest round of job cuts in 20 years.In an attempt to remain a competitive force in the airline industry, Cathay Pacific will cut 600 jobs …

Only 3 million Africans can get jobs annually
11% to 26% of Africans are unemployed, the highest rate in the world, says Mokaddem

Unemployment rate declines to 12.4% during Q4 2016
The rate will witness further decline during 2017/18: EFG Hermes expert

World’s oldest bank unveils rescue plan details
Troubled Italian lender Monte Paschi has said it would cut thousands of jobs and close hundreds of branches as it continued its efforts to get on its feet again.

Investor paradise Macedonia is a nightmare for workers
Macedonians who can find jobs are told to consider themselves lucky. But it’s unclear whether the luck is good or bad in a country where the minimal existing protections for workers are often blatantly ignored.

Economist Geis: 33,000 jobs for refugees ‘a success’
Tens of thousands of refugees have found jobs in Germany – although most of these are in the low-wage sector. Economist Wido Geis tells DW that this marks a first step towards successful integration.

ILO: Robots threaten millions of jobs in Southeast Asia
The International Labor Organization has warned of the severe consequences presented by automation and disruptive technologies in the ASEAN bloc. Are the UN agency’s concerns founded? DW takes a closer look.

Weak US job figures add to market uncertainties
Fresh figures have shown the US economy has added far fewer jobs than expected by analysts. While non-farm payrolls increased, the figure wasn’t impressive enough to suggest the Fed would raise interest rates in June.

Providing good jobs top corporate responsibility for workers
A global survey on the most important responsibilities of companies shows that offering decent jobs is the top priority for many. Quality products and environmental protection follow close behind, the study reveals.

Siemens slashes 2,500 jobs in industrial division
German engineering giant Siemens has announced it’ll have to cut thousands of jobs in a realignment program. But it added it would start a huge hiring initiative as of next year to reflect the firm’s new structure.

40% of emigrants leave Egypt to improve living conditions, 13% to find jobs: CAPMAS
Report highlighted reasons beyond Egyptians immigration and their preferable countries

Shell to cut more jobs as BG takeover nears
Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell has said thousands more jobs will be slashed, if the takeover of British utility company BG can be finalized as planned. The firm said the move was necessary to save costs in the years ahead. Royal Dutch Shell said Monday it expected to cut 2,800 more jobs globally to save costs, …

Europe’s job engine sputters back to life
For the first time in six years, Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are creating new jobs, according to a new report from the EU Commission. DW’s Manuela Kasper-Claridge reports from Luxembourg. Seldom was the mood so good despite the dreary weather outside as the EU executive released its latest report on the state of …

Deutsche Bank cuts thousands of jobs as it posts historic loss
Germany’s biggest lender has posted a historic loss as the bank continues to be bogged down by a string of legal charges. The report comes as Deutsche unveils a huge overhaul of its business. Deutsche Bank on Thursday booked its biggest third-quarter net loss ever as the German lending giant’s bottom line was weighed down …

Jobs for refugees: Easier said than done
In a bid to cope with the ongoing massive migrant influx to Germany, there have been growing calls for integrating asylum seekers into the country’s job market. But experts say it is a long and arduous process. At least 800,000 asylum seekers are expected to arrive in Germany this year alone, according to official estimates. …

US adds jobs, but at a slower clip
US job creation rose less than expected in August as the unemployment rate dropped to a 7-year low and wages slightly increased. The figures keep analysts guessing about the timing of a US interest rate hike. The unemployment rate in the United States came in at 5.1 percent in August, falling to a seven-and-a-half-year low …
Court places judicial guardianship over Pharmacists’ Syndicate
The decision follows the syndicate’s General Assembly’s aim to overthrow the Medical Federation’s current administration