Siuf Complex of Suzanne Mubarak, inaugurated in Alexandria

The Egyptian First Lady Suzanne Mubarak, who chairs the Integrated Care Society, Tuesday said that Egypt is witnessing an achievement everyday in all fields as a result of the efforts of the government and the various ministries, supported by the efforts of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Speaking at the inauguration of the Suzanne Mubarak complex at Siuf, west of Alexandria, which was set up by the Integrated Care Society in collaboration with the Social Fund in Alexandria, Mrs. Mubarak expressed happiness at this achievement which was realized by self-efforts and the contribution of well-doers.

The complex was established at a cost of about LE 8 million.

Mrs. Mubarak said that the goal of the Integrated Society has been, since its establishment 20 years ago, to serve people who need health, social and environment services.

The complex, she opened Tuesday, will provide all health, social, cultural and educational services to about half a million people in the densely populated Siuf industrial area.

Mrs. Mubarak said that girls attending literacy classes are eager to learn in order to find a place in the labour market and in order to lead a decent life.

Mrs. Mubarak (who sponsors the successful Reading for all and Read to Your Child festivals) said that work will continue to establish libraries all over Egypt.

Speaking about the Alexandria Library, which was re-built under a project sponsored by her, Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak said that all young people will find a place at the Alexandria Library which will offer educational and cultural services to them.

The Alexandria Library will be linked to libraries all over the world in order to serve as an "eye on the world."

Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak said that a meeting was held two days ago, which was attended by representatives of 18 Arab countries, and discussed arrangements for the extraordinary Arab Women Summit which will be hosted by Cairo and to set up the Arab women Organization.

"The establishment of this organization will represent a big leap for Egyptian and Arab women Mrs. Mubarak said, adding that the time is ripe to realize cooperation and solidarity in dealing with issues of women and their rights.