Opportunities in the crisis


IT took Amira Ahmad, 27, more than two years after graduation to get a job in the marketing and sales department of a resort hotel. Her dream was to work her way up to general manager. Then the Covid-19 pandemic hit. It took her less than two months to lose her job.

Undeterred, Amira decided to improve her technology skills while looking for a new job.

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