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"The primary motivation for using technology in education is the firm belief that it will stimulate learning"

Egypt?s Information Society, Oct 2005

The projects and programs under the ICT for Learning initiative collectively reflect MCIT?s vision to use information and its underlying technologies to further sustainable human development in Egypt and to build an information society capable of absorbing and capitalizing upon the emerging knowledge revolution.

Education Development via Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Illiteracy Eradication Initiative

E-Learning Competence Center (ELCC)

ICT for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
"? e-health programs to bring better diagnostic and health services to a wider segment of the Egyptian society"

Egypt?s ICT Strategy

The Government of Egypt and its Ministry of Health have established several e-Health programs to bring better diagnostic and health services to a wider segment of the Egyptian society. MCIT has facilitated the integration of ICT in health services and the provision of medical education to remote or underserved areas of Egypt. The e-health initiative is inspired by pursuing equal opportunities for health services anywhere in Egypt, and expanding medical insurance to all citizens.
Emergency Medical Service Call Center Ambulance Project

National Network for Citizen Health

Information System Units in Governmental Hospitals

Pilot Project for Hospital Automation

National Cancer Registry Program

PIT Health Master Plan

National PACS Project

Integrated Health Record System

National Healthcare Capacity Building Project

Women?s Health Outreach Program

Regional Center for Women?s Health in Alexandria
"The main drive of the e-Government initiative is to modernise the citizen's experience of public services and to improve the functionality of the Egyptian government..."

Egypt?s Information Society, Oct 2005

MCIT was instrumental in introducing e-government in Egypt and extending ICT into public services. As a general mandate, MCIT supports other ministries in facilitating e-Government programs and services as part of the Egyptian Information Society Initiative (EISI). One of the core objectives of the initiative is to modernize the way citizens interact with their government by introducing ICTs to the internal operations of government departments and to their interface with the public.
National Land Registration System

Automation of Notarization Offices

Prohibited from Transaction System Network

Automation of Chambers of Commerce Project

Egyptian Geography Network (EGN) Project

Sheikh Zayed Geographic Information Systems Unit

e-Commerce Map for Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

General Organization for International Exhibitions and Fairs (GOIEF)

Infrastructure Development of the City of Luxor

National Organization for Potable Water and Sanitary Drainage

RUpgrade of the Central Agency for Organization and Administration (CAOA)
"e-content production is a key step in the establishment of a knowledge society"

Egypt?s ICT Strategy

The digital content industry encompasses the creation, design, management and distribution of digital products and services and the technologies that underpin these activities. Egypt places high regard in developing and distributing Arabic e-Content that forms the basis of intellectual and cultural inspiration for future generations. Accordingly, MCIT has led the way to the establishment of an e-content industry in Egypt through its Arabic e-content initiative. This initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of the Egyptian e-content industry by supporting the production, use and distribution of Arabic digital content on global networks.
The Arts Documentation of Egypt

Memory of the Arab World

Digitization of Historical Maps and Arabic Papyri at the National Library of Egypt

Eternal Egypt

The Archaeological Map of Egypt

Presidential Palaces

Egyptian Geographic Society Archives

Egypt Memory Online Shop

The Architectural and Urban Heritage

Online Journalism

National Archives of Egypt Project

Fekr Rama Portal

Luxor Portal

Egyptian Radio and Television Union News Website

Science and Technology Portal

Community Development Portal

Telecentre Network

The Egyptian Sign Language Dictionary CD
"Increasingly present in all forms of human activity, ICT is fundamental to the progress of society"

Egypt?s ICT Strategy

Greening ICT, or applying user-friendly policies, has become a dire need. Environment protection is an important issue for human safety, for sustaining social and economic development, and for preserving natural gifts for next generations. ICT tools, widely spread currently, constitute very important potential for protecting environment, creating solutions for decreasing toxic emissions by other sectors.
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Digital Inclusion
Digital Inclusion

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology seeks to foster digital citizenship by empowering members of society, especially youth, through ownership of the tools and skills needed to develop and live in a knowledge-based society.
Human Capacity
Human Capacity

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology pays great attention to human development for all members of society based on the fact that capacity-building and human skills are the key factors of progress and achievement.
Industry Development
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology seeks to boost Egypt?s global ICT competitiveness by developing the outsourcing services industry, increasing ICT service exports and attracting foreign investment, thereby promoting sector growth and creating new job opportunities.

Investment and Exports

Impacting Capacity

Market Outreach

Infrastructure Development

Supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in ICT
Innovation
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology seeks to promote research and development, innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of ICT in order to drive sector growth, support sustainable national development and position Egypt as a regional innovation hub by 2020.
International Relations
International Relations
Egypt is actively engaged in efforts to develop regional and international agendas and strategies in the field of information and communications technology.
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology plays an instrumental role in this regard through its support of and participation
in various multi-stakeholder partnerships, forums and working groups, as well as through a large number of bilateral initiatives with countries around the world.

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MCIT Yearbook 2019

This yearbook brings together highlights of 2019, a year in which MCIT successfully realized numerous activities and achievements. The 2019 yearbook marks new and continuing initiatives, events and other calendar highlights relevant to Egypt�s progress in the ICT field both on the local and international levels.

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Egypt Partakes in ITU 25th TDAG Web Dialogues
24 Mar 2020
Egypt, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), is remotely participating in the three Web Dialogues organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in preparation of the 25th meeting of the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG), on March 24-26.

ITIDA Announces �Start IT� 26th Round Winners
22 Mar 2020
The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) has announced the winners of the 26th round of �Start IT� competition. Winners are Najma, Refer CV, Valoro, Talents Arena, Techie Matter, StackNet, AFF Square, Community of Babel, Sal7ly and Arzakhana.

Qodwa-Tech AI Hackathon Concludes
9 Mar 2020
The closing ceremony of �Qodwa-Tech Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hackathon: Reviving Culture and Heritage� took place on March 9.

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Press Releases
25 Mar 2020	NTRA Instructs to Unify Working Hours at Telecom Operators Stores

24 Mar 2020	NTRA, Four Mobile Operators Agree on Providing 250K Food Aids for Million Citizens Facing COVID-19 Repercussions

20 Mar 2020	ICT Minister Directs for Enabling Free Access to MoHP Hotlines

19 Mar 2020	NTRA, Mobile Operators Agree on Granting Citizens 30 Times Charged Balance as Free Minutes, Units When Charging Using E-Payment

18 Mar 2020	ICT Minister Directs for Increasing Evening Shift Working Post Offices from 350 to 2,000

17 Mar 2020	ICT Minister Appoints Abdul Wahid Advisor to Minister for Telecom Governance Affairs

16 Mar 2020	ICT Minister Suspends Activities, Events Involving Mass Gatherings for Two Weeks

15 Mar 2020	ICT Minister, Four Telecom Operators Heads Discuss Supporting Education during Suspension

13 Mar 2020	ICT Minister Inspects TE Network Monitoring, Controlling Center

12 Mar 2020	ICT Minister Follows Up on Telecommunication Services Regularity Amid Bad Weather

11 Mar 2020	MCIT, Environment Ministry, Swiss Embassy Collaborate in E-waste Recycling Project

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Events Highlights

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ICANN67 Virtual Community Forum
7 Mar 2020
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 67th Virtual Community Forum is held on March 7-12, via remote participation.

ITU 25th TDAG Web Dialogues
24 Mar 2020
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is organizing three Web Dialogues, in preparation of the 25th meeting of the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG), on March 24-26.

Features

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How AI, Blockchain, IoT Help Finance Boost Operations
8 Mar 2020 Source: Consultancy Website
Digital technology is a potential game-changer in modern business. Companies adopting emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) save large sums of money and innovate faster. The article discusses the impact of these emerging technologies on business financial operations.

How AT Helps Students with Disabilities
4 Mar 2020 Source: Owlcation Website
With the help of Assistive Technology (AT), students with disabilities feel empowered to do things they would not normally be able to do on their own. The article highlights how AT makes life much simpler for students who have disabilities.

Average Fixed Broadband Speed to Reach 41.2 Mbps in MENA by 2023
1 Mar 2020 Source: Menafn website
According to the Cisco Annual Internet Report, the average fixed broadband connection speed in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will increase to 41.2 Mbps in 2023, from 9.7 Mbps in 2018. The article sheds light on some future ICT indicators in the MENA region.

Publications

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ICT Indicators in Brief | January 2020
Mar 2020
"ICT Indicators in Brief: Monthly Issue" reviews a number of ICT indicators in Egypt; namely Mobile Phones, Fixed Phones, Internet, ICT Sector, ICT Sector�s Role in Development, and Post.

MCIT Yearbook 2019
Mar 2020
This yearbook brings together highlights of 2019, a year in which MCIT successfully realized numerous activities and achievements. The 2019 yearbook marks new and continuing initiatives, events and other calendar highlights relevant to Egypt�s progress in the ICT field both on the local and international levels.

Reports and Documents

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Benchmarking Report 7
Mar 2020
The report is prepared by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), in collaboration with Rohde and Schwarz. This is an extensive benchmarking survey of the mobile networks in Egypt, with a focus on the four mobile operators� network performance.

Webcasts	More Webcasts
	ICT Minister Interview on �Extra News� 22 Mar 2020 An interview conducted with the ICT Minister Amr Talaat, on Extra News channel, where he explains how ICT is a vehicle to help continue operating in a safe environment, and presents the efforts of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to support the state�s comprehensive plan for facing Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). He also highlights the efforts exerted in cooperation with the different state institutions to achieve the transformation into a digital society and build digital Egypt. 29:16 \| 77.7 MB
	ICT Minister on Phone-in on MBC Masr 15 Mar 2020 In a phone-in on MBC Masr channel, the ICT Minister Amr Talaat talks about the facilitations provided by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to support e-learning, as school and university have been suspended. 05:20 \| 33.2 MB

Announcements
Fiber Optics Training Program The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), in cooperation with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), announces organizing the Fiber Optics Training Program, a specialized training program aiming to develop technical and professional capacities in establishing, operating and maintaining fiber optic networks. For more info, kindly click Here.	Fiber Optics Training Program The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), in cooperation with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), announces organizing the Fiber Optics Training Program, a specialized training program aiming to develop technical and professional capacities in establishing, operating and maintaining fiber optic networks. For more info, kindly click Here.
Social Media and Online Security and Safety Grant The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announces opening registration for the �ICDL Social Media and Online Security and Safety� grant, including two types of certificates: the ICDL Social Media and ICDL Productivity Certificate. For more info, kindly click Here.	Social Media and Online Security and Safety Grant The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announces opening registration for the �ICDL Social Media and Online Security and Safety� grant, including two types of certificates: the ICDL Social Media and ICDL Productivity Certificate. For more info, kindly click Here.
Fiber Optic Networks Establishment and Maintenance Training Program The National Academy of Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities (NAID) is offering 60-hour intensive training opportunities within the Fiber Optic Networks Establishment and Maintenance program, for people with hearing impairments. The program targets university and higher institutes graduates, as well as senior students and graduates of technical education programs. For registration, kindly click Here.	Fiber Optic Networks Establishment and Maintenance Training Program The National Academy of Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities (NAID) is offering 60-hour intensive training opportunities within the Fiber Optic Networks Establishment and Maintenance program, for people with hearing impairments. The program targets university and higher institutes graduates, as well as senior students and graduates of technical education programs. For registration, kindly click Here.
Next Technology Leaders The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announces opening registration for Next Technology Leaders (NTL) free courses, targeting improving web development skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other skills, through different learning tracks. For more info on NTL learning tracks, kindly click Here. For registration, kindly click Here.	Next Technology Leaders The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announces opening registration for Next Technology Leaders (NTL) free courses, targeting improving web development skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other skills, through different learning tracks. For more info on NTL learning tracks, kindly click Here. For registration, kindly click Here.
African App Launchpad The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announces opening registration for joining the African App Launchpad (AAL) initiative, for free and online, in a number of learning tracks, including game design and development, web design and others. Registration deadline is March 31. For more info, kindly click Here.	African App Launchpad The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announces opening registration for joining the African App Launchpad (AAL) initiative, for free and online, in a number of learning tracks, including game design and development, web design and others. Registration deadline is March 31. For more info, kindly click Here.
Mahara-Tech Training Courses The Information Technology Institute (ITI) is offering free online courses in IT areas, through Mahara-Tech learning platform. For more info, kindly click Here.	Mahara-Tech Training Courses The Information Technology Institute (ITI) is offering free online courses in IT areas, through Mahara-Tech learning platform. For more info, kindly click Here.