Dr. Mona Mourad, co-founder and CEO of ON Air and founder of the CEO WOMEN conference, has outlined plans for the organization's expansion and investment in various sectors. The conference, now in its fifth year, aims to empower women in leadership positions and provide a platform for discussion on economic issues. Dr. Mourad stated that the conference has been held under the auspices of the Egyptian government, with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouli as its patron.

The CEO WOMEN conference has a specific strategy to impact society and provide a different image of women leaders in the region. Dr. Mourad noted that women in the Arab region have been marginalized in entrepreneurship, and the conference aims to change this narrative by showcasing successful women leaders and their stories. The conference has seen participation from 15 countries and various European institutions.

The fifth edition of the conference focused on "Investment in Strategic Sectors." Dr. Mourad emphasized that the conference aims to provide a platform for meaningful discussion, produce recommendations, and help open up strategic executive horizons. She noted that the conference has moved beyond issuing recommendations to taking on an executive role, with a focus on investment.

CEO WOMEN has a presence in Paris and is expanding to Shanghai, Morocco, and Kenya. Dr. Mourad stated that the organization plans to have a strong presence at the Davos forum. She emphasized that improving the investment climate is not just the government's responsibility but also that of every person working in business.

Dr. Mourad highlighted that Egypt has the potential to be an attractive destination for investment, citing its stability, infrastructure, and growing demand for investment. She noted that CEO WOMEN aims to be part of the strategy to promote investment and improve the investment climate.

The CEO WOMEN conference has partnered with Nogoum FM to reach a wider audience. Dr. Mourad emphasized that economic messages should not be limited to specialized media platforms but should reach society as a whole. She noted that Nogoum FM's audience is an important segment that can be reached through radio.

CEO WOMEN has launched an investment arm, with the fifth edition of the conference focusing on investment as a precursor to the launch of this arm. Dr. Mourad stated that the organization aims to support women-led companies and promote investment in various sectors.

Key points

  • CEO WOMEN conference founder Dr. Mona Mourad outlines plans for expansion and investment in various sectors.
  • The conference aims to empower women in leadership positions and provide a platform for discussion on economic issues.
  • CEO WOMEN has a presence in Paris and is expanding to Shanghai, Morocco, and Kenya.

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