The Independent: Unleashing potential: closing MENA’s employment gender gap with the IT revolution

27 March 2024

Throughout MENA, gender-responsive facilities and employment packages are rare. This isn’t merely a women’s issue; it’s a serious economic concern. The rise in the ratio of young people, coupled with unpromising economic forecasts in many countries, underscores the urgency for a transformative solution. The IT and AI sectors could be it.

Integrating women into the IT and AI sectors is challenging, primarily due to the substantial government investment needed for infrastructure and learning models. Moreover, the private sector must re-evaluate its job requirements and hiring processes to welcome newly trained young women into IT and AI careers.

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