Egypt’s Amira Saber re-elected to World Bank youth parliamentarians body

Ahram Online , Sunday 5 Apr 2026

Egyptian Member of Parliament Amira Saber has been re-elected as the Middle East and North Africa representative on the World Bank’s Young Parliamentarians Advisory Committee, reinforcing Egypt’s growing footprint in international development forums.

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The announcement reflects a renewed vote of confidence in Saber’s role within the Global Young MPs Initiative, a World Bank–supported platform that brings together legislators under the age of 45 to engage in policy dialogue on pressing development challenges.

In parallel, Saber has been selected to chair the first Young Parliamentarians Network affiliated with the International Monetary Fund, marking a notable expansion of her engagement with international financial institutions and highlighting her rising profile in global economic and development circles.

The National Council for Women, headed by Counselor Amal Ammar, extended its congratulations to Saber on her re-election and new appointment, describing the achievement as a reflection of international confidence in young Egyptian talent. Ammar praised Saber’s growing influence in economic and development issues, noting that she represents a distinguished model for Egyptian women in parliamentary and youth work, and wished her continued success in her responsibilities.

Saber has built a visible profile in recent years through her participation in international policy discussions, focusing on issues such as sustainable development, climate policy, and economic resilience.

Saber’s re-election highlights Egypt’s sustained engagement in international parliamentary diplomacy and signals a strategic effort to position its young leadership within influential global institutions.

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