[14/09/2026 08:27]

CAIRO – SABA
Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Mukhtar al-Yafei metonday with Egyptian Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad, discussing strengthening cooperation in employment, vocational training, workforce development, and the exchange of expertise.

Al-Yafei reviewed Egypt’s experience with mobile training units under the “Mahara 2030” project, which provide practical training in areas such as air-conditioning, computer and mobile phone maintenance, programming, and electrical work, particularly in remote and rural areas.

The two sides also discussed forming a joint committee to support the preparation of Yemen’s national employment strategy, drawing on Egypt’s experience and national employment plan.

Al-Yafei praised Egypt’s experience in vocational training and employment, while the Egyptian minister expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation and share expertise in developing workforce skills and linking training programs to labor market needs.

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