Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
During the meeting, Talaat outlined Egypt's strategies to meet the targets of its digital strategy, emphasizing advancements in digital transformation across sectors through technology.
The updated strategy seeks to deepen AI integration across sectors, address societal challenges, expand training programs for specialized talent, and enhance computational infrastructure for both government and private entities, including startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Egypt aims “to continue digitalizing government services while ensuring their accessibility through multiple channels so that no one is left behind,” Talaat explained.
Compared to physical SIM cards, eSIMs allow users to switch between mobile operators directly through their phone’s settings without the need to physically remove the previous SIM card
Minister Amr Talaat revealed the initiative during his opening address at the Egypt International Summit for Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity (EISDTC)
He stated that 40 startups in Cairo and Giza raised $40 million in investments over the past two years and over 55 startups were incubated in the governorate-based centers
Amr Talaat highlighted the significance of 5G technologies in driving digital transformation, expressing optimism about the positive impact on the national economy and Egypt's standing in global indicators within the communications and information technology sector
This MoU aims to train and qualify 200 locals in software design, development, and integrated electronic systems
During the meeting, Ambassador Garg praised the remarkable achievements and advancements made by Egypt in the ICT sector.
He highlighted the ministry’s efforts to advance the sector in Egypt through developing strategies and visions that align with national goals related to empowering the private sector, developing and strengthening human capacities, and promoting international cooperation to exchange expertise.
Talaat explained that the second phase of the strategy aims to improve the national artificial intelligence index by implementing several initiatives across 6 sectors: governance, environment, information infrastructure, data, human resources, and technology
This comes on the heels of the PM’s inspections of several factories in 10th of Ramadan City and Obour City on Saturday.
Through Egypt’s efforts and support, industry export returns are estimated to reach up to $9 billion in 2026, and will open up thousands of job opportunities for Egyptians
Egypt's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology unveils a slew of initiatives, investing EGP 643 million to bolster its electronics manufacturing sector.
MCIT Minister met with his UAE, Saudi, and Indian counterparts to explore ways to strengthen cooperation across ICT fields
In an official statement, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat, congratulated the team behind the implementation of the project for winning the AGFUND International Prize
Talaat met with leaders of Teleperformance, NOKIA, and Alcatel Lucent Enterprise to discuss investment opportunities and the possibility of expanding their businesses in Egypt.
The protocol aims to prepare an executive plan for cybersecurity in the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, its agencies, and its subsidiaries, in accordance with Egypt’s National Strategy for Cyber Security.
The agreement will implement the first phase of the project to support e-government and innovation In the Public Administration (INNOPA), with a grant of €8 million out of a total of €17.5 million.
This to increase Egypt's capacities from the Internet by about 30 percent in 2020, Communication Minister Amr Talaat said Sunday.
