Within Egypt's Islamic culture, women are highly respected and esteemed. There is no theological impediment to the professional advancement of women. They can undertake any career, as long as it is respectable work. In legal terms, Muslim women do lag behind international standards. Egyptian women, however, are considered to be the most liberated among all Arab women.
Veiled women are apt to be driving taxis, working in stores and in libraries.
Thus, the majority of Muslim women enjoy a great deal of power, but can claim no authority.