Technology, scientific research and cybersecurity are becoming increasingly important areas in Egypt’s efforts to prepare women for the future, according to Dr. Marian Azar, Rapporteur of the Scientific Research, Technology and Cybersecurity Committee at the National Council for Women.
Speaking to Extra News, Azar stressed that women should not remain passive users of emerging technologies. Instead, they should have the opportunity to become researchers, innovators, technology professionals, entrepreneurs and decision-makers.
Her message reflects a broader shift in how women’s participation in the digital economy is understood: not simply as access to technology, but as the ability to shape, develop and lead the technologies defining the future.
Women as Key Partners in Digital Transformation
Azar identified technology, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity as among the most important tools shaping the future, emphasizing the need to move quickly as technological development continues to accelerate.
She also highlighted cybersecurity awareness as an essential part of digital empowerment. As women and communities increasingly depend on digital tools, understanding online risks and protecting personal information are becoming fundamental skills.
For women in particular, stronger access to technological knowledge can open pathways into research, entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership, helping ensure that they have a meaningful role in Egypt’s digital transformation.
From Technology Awareness to Innovation
The Scientific Research, Technology and Cybersecurity Committee has recently organized workshops, seminars and research competitions designed to move beyond basic technology awareness toward practical capacity building.
One area of focus has been the use of artificial intelligence tools in scientific research. These initiatives aim to help researchers use emerging technologies to improve research processes and accelerate scientific work.
The committee has also organized awareness activities around Egypt’s Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020, highlighting the importance of safeguarding personal data while using digital technologies across different sectors.
The objective, Azar explained, is not simply to increase the number of people familiar with technology, but to encourage them to become active contributors to its development.
Measuring the Impact of Digital Empowerment
Azar said the committee is working toward creating measurable outcomes from its awareness and training programs.
This includes tracking the number of beneficiaries while also monitoring how many participants move beyond technology consumption to become involved in innovation, research and decision-making.
Such an approach places measurable impact at the center of digital empowerment, particularly as Egypt seeks to expand its technology-driven economy and strengthen its human capital.
Technology Opportunities for Women Across Different Sectors
The committee’s activities are not limited to technology specialists or graduates of technological colleges and institutes. Its awareness initiatives are designed to reach people from different backgrounds, with programs open to both women and men.
University students, graduates, employees and businesswomen are among the groups targeted by these activities, alongside specialized programs tailored to specific audiences.
For women, expanding access to technology education and digital skills can create new opportunities for professional advancement, entrepreneurship and leadership.
As artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital transformation reshape the labor market, ensuring that women are equipped to participate as creators and decision-makers will be increasingly important to Egypt’s future.
Building Women’s Role in Egypt’s Digital Future
Empowering women in technology requires more than providing access to digital tools. It means creating opportunities for women to acquire advanced skills, conduct research, innovate, launch businesses and participate in decisions that shape the digital landscape.
Through training, research initiatives and cybersecurity awareness, efforts such as those highlighted by Marian Azar point toward a broader vision of women as active architects of technological progress rather than simply consumers of it.
For Egypt, strengthening women’s participation in technology is not only an issue of equality. It is an investment in innovation, competitiveness and the country’s ability to build a more inclusive digital future.
