( CNN ) -- FACETIME : Ahmed El Borai , former Egyptian Minister of Labor . Providing employment for the rising number of young people in the region is a huge challenge for governments -- and was the key focus at the 39th Arab Labor Conference in Cairo . MME caught up with former Egyptian Minister of Labor Ahmed El Borai to discuss what needs to be done to tackle the issue . IN FOCUS : Private-sector push . As concern over high unemployment continues to grow in the region , it is hoped that the private sector could pave the way for new job creation . Entrepreneurial spirit is relatively low in the region -- - but MME investigates one initiative hoping to give private investors a boost . Marketplace Middle East airs weekly at the following times ( all GMT ) : . Thursdays : 1545 , . Fridays : 0845 , . Saturdays : 0615 , . Sundays : 0515 , 1545 .
Youth unemployment rates continue to rise in the region . They recently participated at the 39th International Labor Conference in Cairo . MME spoke to former Egyptian Minister of Labor about overcoming this growing issue .