MCIT | What's New

Minister's Corner
Stay Connected with the Minister
ICT Strategy
Digital Transformation
"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.
learning

access 4 all

health
Telecommunications
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.

Business Setup

Boost a Business

Market Access

Skills Development

Support Services

Invest in Egypt
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.

Media Center

Publications

Indicators

Events

Tenders

Careers

QUICK LINKS

World Radiocommunication Conference 2019

Egypt hosts the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19), organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), on October 28- November 22, in Sharm El-Sheikh, preceded by the Radiocommunication Assembly (RA-19), on October 21-25. WRC reviews and revises the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the use of radio-frequency spectrum and the geostationary-satellite and no geostationary-satellite orbits.

What's New
What's New

Latest News

Egypt Partakes in PUMed 10th General Assembly, 34th Board of Directors Meetings
13 Nov 2019
Egypt, represented by the Egyptian National Post Organization (ENPO), is participating in the Postal Union for the Mediterranean�s (PUMed) 10th General Assembly and the 34th Board of Directors Meetings and Conference on November 14, in Cyprus.

Egypt to Launch First-Ever Communications Satellite
13 Nov 2019
Egypt is due to launch its first-ever communications satellite under the name �TIBA-1�, on November 22. TIBA-1 is set to provide communication services to the government and commercial sectors.

MCIT Partakes in Int�l Events in France
11 Nov 2019
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is participating in a number of international events in Paris, France, during November 14 to 22, including the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference-40th Session, on November 18-21, and the meeting of the Committee on Digital Economy Policy (CDEP) of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on November 21-22.

More News

Press Releases
14 Nov 2019	ICT Minister Meets Int�l Companies during Visiting France

12 Nov 2019	ICT Minister Partakes in Paris Peace Forum Opening Session

11 Nov 2019	Egypt Partakes in Paris Peace Forum

8 Nov 2019	Prosecutor General, ICT Minister Sign Protocol to Develop Public Prosecution Work System

6 Nov 2019	ICT Minister Delivers Speech during Launching Ceremony of 1st French-Egyptian Competition for Startups in Egypt

6 Nov 2019	ICT Minister Witnesses Launching 1st French-Egyptian Competition for Startups in Egypt

More Press Releases

Events Highlights

More Events

PUMed 10th General Assembly and 34th Board of Directors Meetings
14 Nov 2019
The Postal Union for the Mediterranean (PUMed) is organizing the 10th General Assembly and 34th Board of Directors Meetings and Conference on November 14, in Cyprus.

UNESCO General Conference-40th Session
18 Nov 2019
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference-40th Session is held on November 18-21, in Paris, France.

Features

More Features

Digital Banking vs. Physical Branches
14 Nov 2019 Source: FinTech-Egypt
As the digital age progresses almost exponentially, smartphone usage and next-gen applications have disrupted many industries in the world today, and banking is one of the most affected ones. The article explains how legacy banks and traditional financial institutions (FIs) keep the competition alive with challenger banks.

Egyptian Startups Selected for Misk 500 Accelerator
7 Nov 2019 Source: Magnitt Website
Six Egyptian technology startups have been selected to join the Saudi Arabia-based accelerator program, run by 500 Startups and Misk Innovation. The article celebrates the Egyptian startups� achievement.

How 5G Will Drive Future of Industry 4.0
4 Nov 2019 Source: Data-economy Website
The Fifth Generation (5G) technology has the potential to completely reinvent the way we work. Bringing faster speeds, bigger network capacities and lower latency, 5G will be a hugely disruptive force in the future. The article elaborates how 5G will drive the future of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Publications

More Publications

ICT Indicators in Brief | August 2019
Oct 2019
"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.

ICT Indicators Quarterly Bulletin | Q2 2019
Oct 2019
ICT Indicators Quarterly Bulletin reviews a number of ICT indicators in Egypt; namely statistical figures on infrastructure, economic performance and the role of ICT in socioeconomic development. The bulletin, presented in a newly improved version, is now issued on a quarterly basis.

Reports and Documents

More Reports

Benchmarking Report 3
Nov 2019
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.

MENA Fintech Venture Report 2019
Nov 2019
The report is prepared in collaboration between MAGNiTT startup platform and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). It provides an overview on the growing financial technology (Fintech) industry across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, during the period 2018-2019.

Webcasts

More Webcasts

NTRA VP in Phone-in to Extra News Channel Discussing �Tiba-1� Satellite
13 Nov 2019

The Vice President for Radio Spectrum Affairs at the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) Elsayed Azzouz at Extra News Channel, in a phone-in with Extra News Channel, talked about the launch of Egypt�s first communication satellite �Tiba-1�, which will offer telecommunication services and broadband Internet to remote areas in the country, with a view to supporting development projects and bridging the digital gap between urban and rural areas.
08:21 | 28.6 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.
French-Egyptian Startup Competition The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announces launching the French-Egyptian Startup Competition, targeting early-growth stage Egyptian startups with the ambition to lead digital transformation and compete internationally in the field of health, fintech and sustainable cities. Registration deadline is January 15, 2020. For more info, kindly click Here.	French-Egyptian Startup Competition The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announces launching the French-Egyptian Startup Competition, targeting early-growth stage Egyptian startups with the ambition to lead digital transformation and compete internationally in the field of health, fintech and sustainable cities. Registration deadline is January 15, 2020. For more info, kindly click Here.
ITI Training Programs The Information Technology Institute (ITI) announces opening registration in a range of training programs within the Africa App Launchpad (AAL) initiative in Mansoura, Menoufia, Minya, Sohag and Qena governorates, in areas including Embedded Systems, digital game programming and IoT applications development. Registration deadline is November 27. To register, kindly click Here.	ITI Training Programs The Information Technology Institute (ITI) announces opening registration in a range of training programs within the Africa App Launchpad (AAL) initiative in Mansoura, Menoufia, Minya, Sohag and Qena governorates, in areas including Embedded Systems, digital game programming and IoT applications development. Registration deadline is November 27. To register, kindly click Here.
Architectural Competition for Designing Egyptian University for Information Technology in Knowledge City in New Capital City The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announces launching an architectural competition for producing the interior and exterior architectural designs and the landscape design for the Egyptian University for Information Technology at the Knowledge City in the New Administrative Capital. Only Egyptian architects registered at the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate can apply to the competition. Valuable cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. Application deadline is 15 December 2019 at 12:00 noon. For more info, kindly click Here.	Architectural Competition for Designing Egyptian University for Information Technology in Knowledge City in New Capital City The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announces launching an architectural competition for producing the interior and exterior architectural designs and the landscape design for the Egyptian University for Information Technology at the Knowledge City in the New Administrative Capital. Only Egyptian architects registered at the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate can apply to the competition. Valuable cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. Application deadline is 15 December 2019 at 12:00 noon. For more info, kindly click Here.

Speeches

ICT Minister Speech during Launching Ceremony of 1st French-Egyptian Competition for Startups

6 Nov 2019

More Speeches

Press Kits

World Radiocommunication Conference 2019

31 Oct 2019

Egypt, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), is hosting the World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (WRC-19) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), on October 28- November 22, in Sharm El Sheikh, under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

More Press Kits

MCIT in Press

Egypt Mobile Subscribers Hit 94 Million

11 Nov 2019

Largest South African Delegation Attends WRC-19

7 Nov 2019

Egypt Ranks First in Startup Deals in ME

4 Nov 2019

More MCIT in Press

Tenders

Invitation for Bid No. (1) for security and cleaning works at the Information Technology Institute (ITI) branches.

1 Aug 2019