Kuwait Finance House Egypt Strengthens Women’s Empowerment Through Renewed Partnership with Entreprenelle for “SHE CAN 2026”
Cairo – Kuwait Finance House Bank – Egypt (KFH-Egypt) has renewed its strategic partnership with Entreprenelle, a prominent community development leader in the MENA region, for the year 2026. This collaboration underscores the bank’s commitment to enhancing women’s economic and technological empowerment, focusing on equipping women and youth with essential skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Fintech. This initiative aims to better prepare them for the evolving labor market and foster sustainable economic growth.
Comprehensive Empowerment Initiatives
KFH-Egypt is participating in the “SHE CAN 2026” initiative as a Comprehensive Empowerment Partner. The bank will provide Sharia-compliant financial solutions alongside initiatives aimed at building technical capacity. This partnership builds on the successes of 2025, where over 1,500 beneficiaries were reached, and the “SHE CAN Tech & AI” initiative attracted more than 1,000 participants. Additionally, KFH-Egypt has implemented four specialized training programs in AI in collaboration with ITIDA, focusing on practical applications across various sectors. These efforts are designed to enhance women’s readiness for the digital labor market and support their career advancement.
Addressing Work-Life Balance Challenges
KFH-Egypt will also participate in a panel discussion titled “The Pressure to Be Everything: Does Work-Life Balance Really Exist?” This event features notable speakers, including Ms. Reem Khamis, Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainable Development at KFH-Egypt; Ms. Mona Milad, Head of Employee Engagement & Employer Branding at KFH-Egypt; Ms. Sara Nashaat, Legal Counsel at Gemini Holding; and artist Gehad Hossam El-Din. The panel, moderated by Ms. Rania Ayman, Founder and CEO of Entreprenelle, will explore the hidden pressures women face in balancing personal and professional roles, reexamining the concept of work-life balance while sharing leadership experiences and insights for future generations.
Strategic Vision for Economic Empowerment
Mr. Khaled Hamza, Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and CSR at KFH-Egypt, emphasized that the bank’s commitment to women’s empowerment initiatives reflects a strategic vision aimed at fostering a more sustainable and competitive economy. He noted that these partnerships are not merely Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives but integral to the bank’s strategy for empowering human capital and facilitating the transition to a knowledge-based digital economy. KFH-Egypt aims to provide an integrated ecosystem that offers genuine opportunities for growth and leadership, aligning with its long-term strategy in the Egyptian market.
Ms. Reem Khamis highlighted that the partnership with Entreprenelle under the “SHE CAN 2026” framework is a tangible extension of KFH-Egypt’s commitment to empowering women through impactful initiatives. Over the past year, the focus has been on practical programs in AI and Fintech, in collaboration with specialized entities like ITIDA, providing real learning and application opportunities for over 1,500 beneficiaries. KFH-Egypt aims to continue expanding training programs and aligning them with labor market needs, enhancing women’s readiness to lead in the digital economy.
Commitment to Women’s Empowerment
KFH-Egypt’s participation as a “Platinum Sponsor” of the “SHE CAN 2026” event, scheduled for April 17 and 18, further solidifies its long-term commitment to empowering women and supporting digital transformation. The bank aims to foster an integrated ecosystem that enables women entrepreneurs to innovate, lead, and contribute to national economic growth.
About Kuwait Finance House Bank – Egypt (KFH Egypt)
Kuwait Finance House Bank – Egypt (KFH Egypt) plays a significant role in the Egyptian banking sector as a Sharia-compliant institution. It offers integrated banking solutions for both corporate and individual clients, leveraging the regional and international expertise of the Kuwait Finance House Group. In corporate and institutional banking, KFH-Egypt supports various economic sectors through Sharia-compliant financing and structured solutions, including trade finance, treasury, and project finance services, with a focus on enterprises of all sizes. The bank acts as a strategic partner, promoting sustainable growth and enhancing investment in the Egyptian market. In retail banking, KFH-Egypt provides a wide range of products and services, including accounts, financing, cards, and digital solutions, all designed to meet diverse customer needs while promoting financial inclusion.
Source: www.zawya.com
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Published on 2026-04-19 15:39:00 • By the Editorial Desk
