Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt forecasts that AI will contribute 7.7% to its GDP by 2030, supported by major investments in digital infrastructure and a national plan to train 30,000 specialists. The country’s US$490 million AI market is expanding across cybersecurity, renewable energy, and education. Experts say this holistic strategy will reinforce Egypt’s regional digital leadership and support long-term economic sustainability.
Asmaa Elhussiney and the Awareness Team at NCI Egypt have launched several patient-focused educational initiatives, including sessions on personal hygiene for children, chemotherapy-related hair loss, oral mucositis prevention, and hand and foot syndrome. Each program combines practical guidance with supportive resources, helping patients manage treatment side effects and maintain better daily health during their cancer journey.
Egypt and Algeria signed multiple MoUs spanning housing, agriculture, education, culture, finance, youth programs, energy transition and public administration. The agreements deepen bilateral cooperation through joint programs running through 2026–2028, strengthen institutional collaboration, and expand cultural and academic partnerships, marking a significant step forward in strategic ties between both nations.
The British Council will host a December 3 webinar expanding on its Scaling Digital Higher Education in Egypt report, featuring experts from Jisc, QAA, and the University of London. The session will address quality assurance, digital partnerships, and collaboration opportunities as Egypt accelerates its digital education transformation.
Egypt has expanded cybersecurity training to 14 governorates through Creativa Centers, partnering with global tech firms to build a skilled national workforce for secure digital transformation.
Egypt has added a personal credit report and score inquiry service to the Digital Egypt platform, enabling citizens to securely access and monitor their financial data and strengthening national financial inclusion.
Egypt wrapped up the 29th Cairo ICT exhibition, showcasing AI-driven innovations, 5G, cybersecurity and new digital government services, while announcing the upcoming national digital ID rollout.
Cairo ICT 2025 highlights Egypt’s strengthening digital economy through nationwide digital services, local tech manufacturing, youth skilling programs, and major infrastructure upgrades. The government positions ICT as a key growth engine, accelerating AI-driven transformation and reinforcing Egypt’s standing in global digital readiness rankings.
Egypt Post has unveiled Egypt’s first mobile-based investment platform, enabling simple access to diversified funds and supporting financial inclusion. “Felousy” strengthens Egypt Post’s role in digital transformation while new services such as Easy Pay upgrades and smart parcel lockers expand convenience and modernized service delivery nationwide.
Ericsson and ITIDA have signed a three-year MoU to strengthen Egypt’s ICT industry through digital skills programs, innovation partnerships, and offshoring expansion, supporting youth employment and aligning with Egypt’s Vision 2030.