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 has unveiled plans to increase AI’s share of GDP to 7.7% by 2030 under its National AI Strategy. The program includes training 30,000 AI specialists, fostering 250 startups, expanding mobile manufacturing, and boosting outsourcing exports, positioning Egypt as a regional hub for AI, ICT, and innovation.
Egypt has launched Ai Everything MEA Egypt, setting the stage for the 2026 summit that will gather global AI leaders, startups, and investors. With a $42.7 billion AI target by 2030, Egypt is positioning Cairo as a regional innovation hub through its updated AI strategy, partnerships, and global collaborations.
Egypt has unveiled a bold National AI Strategy to lead the Middle East and Africa in responsible innovation. Alongside hosting the Ai Everything MEA event in 2026, the country launched the Digitopia tech contest with 25,000 participants and $205,000 in prizes, fostering talent in AI, gaming, and cybersecurity.
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has signed an MoU with Microsoft to enhance the country’s AI capabilities, targeting the training of 100,000 individuals in AI technologies. The agreement aims to empower local talent, promote responsible AI use, and support Egypt’s National AI Strategy for 2025–2030.