The Minister of Planning, Follow Up and Administrative Reform Ashraf el Araby headed to Sharm el Shiekh to take part in the inauguration of "Egypt Works" conference held in December 17 and 18.

The event will be under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

The conference aims at overcoming the challenges hindering the developing of the Egyptian manpower so as to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development.

It will also witness inking of cooperation protocols, holding discussions on the small and medium enterprises as well as discussing means of creating a boost in the tourism sector.

The conference will also discuss providing 2,000 job opportunities for Egyptians. An exhibition under the rubric "Made in Egypt" will be organized on the sidelines of the event.