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Al-Ahram Weekly
15-02-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Rascha Ragheb ranks 6th in Forbes' Top 20 Arab Women in Government
Dr. Rascha Ragheb, the Executive Director of Egypt's National Training Academy (NTA), was ranked 6th in Forbes Middle East's Top 20 Arab Women in Government list. Ragheb, who has over 20 years of experience in human development and leadership, was recognized for her role in leading the NTA since 2018. Founded by the Egyptian government in 2017, the NTA was established to develop Egyptian youth's managerial and professional skills. Before the NTA, Ragheb held roles in international organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and ESLSCA University. She also serves as the Executive Director of Egypt's World Youth Forum (WYF) and is a board member of the Shabab Balad initiative under the UN's Generation Unlimited. Forbes' list recognizes the most impactful women in leading roles across government institutions, excluding ministerial and parliamentary positions. The list chooses 20 women based on their significant impact on diplomacy, ambassadorship, culture, technology, media, and environment. Other factors for choosing candidates include the candidates' role, additional positions they hold, tenure, experience, and initiatives they launched in 2024. The list also included two Egyptian women: Amal Ammar, the Chairwoman of Egypt's National Council for Women, and Dalia El-Baz, the Executive Chairwoman of Egypt Post, who secured the 16th and 19th spots, respectively. 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2025 Similarly, Forbes Middle East's 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2025 list included 18 Egyptian businesswomen. Dalia Khorshid, Group CEO and Managing Director of Beltone Holding, attained the highest rank among Egyptian businesswomen on the list and the 12th rank on the list. Soha El-Turky, Deputy CEO of the National Bank of Egypt, followed, ranking 15th. Other prominent Egyptian businesswomen included Hend El Sherbini, Group CEO of Integrated Diagnostics Holdings, who ranked 42nd; Mona Zulficar, Chairperson of Zulficar & Partners Law Firm, who ranked 48th; and Dalia Wahba, CEO of Hassan Allam Utilities, who ranked 49th. In addition, the list included Merette Elsayed, CCO & CEO of Hassan Allam Holding, in the 50th rank; Elham Mahfouz, CEO of Commercial Bank of Kuwait, in the 54th rank; and Hoda Mansour, COO-Asia Pacific, Japan, Middle East & Africa of IFS, in the 60th rank. Mirna Arif, General Manager of Microsoft Egypt, came 66th in the rank, along with Dalia Ibrahim, CEO of Nahdet Misr Publishing House, who came 73rd. Rasha El-Azhary, CFO of Vodafone Egypt, ranked 79th on the list and Abir Leheta, CEO of Egytrans, attained the 82nd rank on the Forbes list. Moreover, the list also featured Pakinam Kafafi, CEO of TAQA Arabia, in the 85th rank, Ghada Kandil, Chief Director-Egypt of Bank of New York Mellon, in the 86th rank, and Heba Korra, Vice Chairman of Korra for Energy & Investment Projects, in the 96th rank. Group Deputy CEO of Naeem Holding for Investments Omnia Kelig came 97th in the ranking, while Managing Director of Misr Life Insurance Abeer Saleh ranked 98th. Ahella El Saban, co-founder and vice Executive Chairman of Exits MENA, concluded the list in the 100th rank. This year's list recognizes 100 prominent female business leaders from 29 nationalities who have made significant contributions to 32 different sectors. The selection criteria include business size, personal achievements, leadership impact, and contributions to corporate social responsibility initiatives. Several leaders on the list focused on introducing initiatives to enhance community skills, broaden opportunities, and drive impact and transformation across various industries. Egyptian businesswomen topped the list with eight entries in 2021, followed by seven in 2022. This number nearly doubled in 2023 with 13 entries, and in 2024, they achieved a record-breaking 17 entries, showcasing their increasing influence and success in various industries. Short link:
Egypt Independent
28-01-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Planning min: Investing in human capital supports sustainable development
Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania al Mashat Tuesday said that investing in human capital supports sustainable investment that helps creating competencies and cadres that lead development efforts. She highlighted that human capital is one of the country's greatest assets, particularly the youth, who make up 60 percent of Egypt's population, noting that Egypt is a young nation, according to a statement published by the website of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation. Mashat made the remarks during a meeting with Executive Director of the National Training Academy Rasha Ragheb to discuss strengthening efforts to invest in human capital and the joint cooperation programs with the Ministry. During the meeting, Mashat welcomed the efforts of the National Training Academy in providing means and mechanisms that contribute to the qualification of human resources. The minister emphasized the importance of investing in human capital and the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation's commitment to expanding investment in talent and strengthening its close relationship with the Academy in various programs. Mashat reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to providing the necessary support to the Academy using the tools and mechanisms available to it, which contribute to supporting the training process and investment in human capital. She also pointed out to the importance of integration between the various program indicators at the Academy and the Gender Parity Accelerator. This integration aims to create a partnership model between the public and private sectors, international organizations, and civil society and academic institutions to support the state's efforts in empowering women economically. The minister noted that the partnership with the Academy aligns with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's vision of placing people at the center of development by investing in human capital for a sustainable future, aiming to qualify and empower youth and women and build the capacities of the country's leaders. For her part, Ragab commended the Ministry of Planning for its efforts in supporting the achievement of the Academy's goals. She explained that the National Training Academy serves as an intellectual catalyst and incubator for transformative human development, offering multidisciplinary transformational knowledge and innovative solutions according to the highest international standards to effectively develop human capital, which positively impacts society and serves as a beacon of progress to achieve sustainability and leadership. The Academy's team presented several programs and activities supported by the Ministry, including the 'Professional Government Employee' initiative with a total of 6,713 graduates, aimed at training and qualifying public sector employees working in direct contact with the public to improve service quality. They also highlighted the 'Presidential Program for Qualifying African Youth for Leadership,' which has trained 279 participants across three cohorts from 50 countries, aimed at uniting African youth from diverse backgrounds under a common umbrella for development and peace, continuing Egypt's active role with other African governments. The team also discussed the 'Women's Leadership School' program, which includes several initiatives such as the 'Women Lead in the Governorates' program (from September 2023 to March 2024) with 5,400 female trainees, aimed at empowering women socially, economically, and politically in Egyptian governorates. Additionally, the 'Egyptian Women abroad Program', running from June 2022 to May 2024, with 113 female trainees from 29 countries, seeks to enhance direct communication between Egypt and Egyptian women abroad, keeping them informed of national projects and development steps.
