Egypt is set to launch the Digilians initiative, a new training program aimed at developing skills in high-demand emerging tech fields. Announced by Dr. Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, this initiative targets young Egyptians and aims to train 5,000 students annually in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, programming, cybersecurity, digital design, and digital arts.
The initiative, which will open applications after the Eid Al-Fitr holiday on March 31, is designed to support the country’s digital transformation and enhance digital exports as part of Egypt’s national economic development strategy. Digilians is open to people of all ages and backgrounds, providing various qualifications, including master’s degrees from top international universities, and training tracks ranging from four months to two years.
A key feature of Digilians is its collaboration with both local and international companies for practical training. The program will be housed at the War College in Heliopolis, Egypt, and is backed by significant investments, including a budget of three billion Egyptian pounds ($59 million) for creating study spaces and accommodation. The annual cost of the program is expected to be around one billion Egyptian pounds ($19.7 million).
Additionally, Dr. Talaat and Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly discussed Egypt’s ongoing digital transformation efforts, such as the Digital Egypt platform and the successful launch of the Unified Government Services Card, aimed at simplifying access to government services and supporting digital advancements like the country’s fast fixed internet infrastructure.
The Digilians initiative is part of Egypt’s broader strategy to upskill its youth and prepare them for the tech-driven future, positioning the country as a key player in the global digital economy.
