First Commercial Market Opens for Female Entrepreneurs in Bamiyan

A momentous event took place in Bamiyan on Monday as the first commercial market exclusively for female entrepreneurs was inaugurated in Issa Khan Family Park, located in Bamiyan city center. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives from Bamiyan province, government officials, domestic and foreign institutions, community elders, and numerous citizens. Coinciding with the market’s […]

A momentous event took place in Bamiyan on Monday as the first commercial market exclusively for female entrepreneurs was inaugurated in Issa Khan Family Park, located in Bamiyan city center. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives from Bamiyan province, government officials, domestic and foreign institutions, community elders, and numerous citizens.

Coinciding with the market’s opening, women proudly displayed their handicrafts, including traditional Afghan clothing, miniature artworks, carpets, and more. The market serves as a platform for women to showcase and sell their unique creations.

During the gathering, Mawlawi Mahmoud al-Hassan Mansoori, the head of Bamiyan’s command for promoting virtue and preventing vice, addressed the audience, emphasizing that women hold a special place in the Islamic Emirate system. He stated that the Islamic Emirate system is built on Islamic principles and aims to create a conducive environment for women entrepreneurs and actresses. He debunked the false propaganda spread by adversaries, asserting that the Islamic Emirate fully supports women’s trade and work.

Mohammad Ashraf Niazi, the head of the UNHCR office in Bamiyan, shared details about the project, explaining that the market comprises 18 shops, restaurants, and a green area. The goal is to stimulate the local economy and provide a platform for women to showcase their handicrafts.

The establishment of this market was warmly welcomed by businesswomen in Bamiyan, who expressed their gratitude and urged the Islamic Emirate to create more opportunities for business and the development of women’s handicrafts. It is worth noting that prior to this initiative, a few entrepreneurial women in Bamiyan were selling their products and handicrafts in a corner of the “Art Bazaar” at the city’s grain market.