It is my great honor not only as the regional director of ICAO in the Middle East but as an Egyptian in the first place to welcome in Cairo Captain Shaesta Waiz and her Bonanza aircraft who landed in Cairo last Friday morning on her inspiring brave mission travelling the globe solo to recognize the growing role for women in aviation and how they contribute to the aviation’s continued development, economic growth and sustainability and raise awareness for the greater global access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education for youth especially young girls for the the future generation of aviation professionals.
Shaesta’s incredible journey, which encourages young generation worldwide to believe in themselves and allow their ‘dreams to soar; started on 13th May 2017 from Daytona Beach, Florida, flying the Dreams Soar route through 34 stops on five continents totaling more than 25 nm . Shaesta, we are happy to have you here in Egypt, and together we are celebrating today the fulfillment of another big milestone in the dream to soar programme, this act of courage and determination that sets a role model for young females and males around the globe.
The Full Speech by: Mr. Mohamed Rahma- ICAO MID Office RD |  English | Arabic |
H. E. Mr. Sherif Fathy Egypt Minister of Civil Aviation (middle) with Eng. Hany el Adawy President of Egyptian Civial Aviation Authority, Capt Shaesta Waiz (Dreams Soar), Dr. Maya Morsy President of the national Council for Women in Egypt and Ms. Fadimatou Simo (YAAPA)
H. E. Mr. Sherif
Fathy Egypt Minister of Civil Aviation (middle) with Mr. Tarek Aziz
Head of Egyptians boys scout and scouting association with Capt. Shaesta Waiz
(Dreams Soar) and the Egyptians boys and girls scouts.
