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Next Technology Leaders Initiative
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The Next Technology Leaders (NTL) Initiative was launched by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to build capacity of young calibers on the latest information, communications and electronics technologies. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) leads executing the NTL Initiative through the Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC), affiliated to the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA).
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Egypt Partakes in ARFSD 6th Session
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Feb
2020
Egypt, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), is participating in the Sixth Session of Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD), on February 24-27, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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ITIDA, DELL Organize Workshop on ABCDs
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Feb
2020
The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), in partnership with DELL Technologies, is organizing the Workshop on ABCDs - Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Cloud and Big Data technologies, on February 17, in Alexandria, on February 20, in Assiut and on February 24, in Cairo.
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Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 6th Session
24
Feb
2020
The Sixth Session of Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) is organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Development Bank and the United Nations system, on February 24-27, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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Regional Workshop on Smart Water Management
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Mar
2020
The Regional Workshop on Smart Water Management is organized in collaboration between the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Arab Regional Office, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), on March 1, in Cairo.
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AI in the Spotlight
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Feb
2020
Source: Egypttoday Website
Investopedia defines Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. The article sheds light on the groundbreaking technology, and highlights the Egyptian efforts in this field.
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Interview with Nexthink VP
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Feb
2020
Source: Menafn website
MCIT implementation of Egypt's digital transformation strategy is the right way forward to achieve economic progress and improve services, Nexthink VP Maged Eid says. In an interview with Daily News Egypt, Eid talks about the current developments in the Egyptian market and his company’s contribution to Egypt’s digital transformation.
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Digital Transformation in Healthcare
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Feb
2020
Source: Credit-suisse Website
Digital tools are enabling individuals to monitor their health themselves and to identify any irregularities at an early stage, before an illness develops. The article presents how digital transformation can revolutionize healthcare.
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How ‘Artificial Intelligence of Things’ Will Change the World as We Know it
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Feb
2020
Source: Electronicdesign Website
Very few technologies are as exciting or important as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). While IoT connects devices to the internet, AI gives them a “brain.” The article explains how two technologies together are capable of changing the world as we know it.
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How Egypt Established Itself as an African Tech Hub
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Feb
2020
Source: Disrupt-Africa Website
According to Disrupt Africa’s African Tech Startups Funding Report 2019, 88 Egyptian technology startups secured investments more than any other African country, accounting for 28.3% of the total investments secured by African startups in 2019. The article explains how Egypt carved a niche as a technology hub in Africa.
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Egypt Leapfrogs South Africa, Nigeria in Startup Funding Transactions
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Feb
2020
Source: Enterprise.press Website
According to Partech Africa’s 2019 report, Egypt has surpassed South Africa in the total startup fundraising for the first time and edged out Nigeria by the total number of investments. The article sheds light on Egypt’s achievement in startup funding in 2019.
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How Digital Transformation Affects Business in Egypt
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Feb
2020
Source: Rsm.global Website
Egypt is one of the pioneering countries in the MENA region to digitally transform its economy to accelerate development and enhance citizens’ lives. The article explains how digital transformation is affecting business in Egypt and further fueling economic growth in the region.
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Egypt Has Highly Vibrant Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
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Feb
2020
Source: Ahram Website
Egypt's market enjoys significant potentials that catalyze entrepreneurship ecosystem to achieve robust upgrade. Venture Capital Analyst at Seedstars Francesca Bombassei speaks to Ahram Online about Egypt’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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How Technology Can Reduce Mental Illness Stigma
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Feb
2020
Source: Theconversation Website
Digital tools like social media, blogs and wikis provide knowledge for health professionals who can use this technology to learn about a topic while deepening their engagement and promoting collaboration. The article presents how digital technology can help reduce mental illness stigma.
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ICT Indicators Quarterly Bulletin | Q3 2019
Feb
2020
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.
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ICT Indicators in Brief | November 2019
Jan
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.
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The State of Pre-Seed Startups in MENA
Feb
2020
The report is prepared by Wamda platform - an enabling platform for entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region - in collaboration with STEP Conference. It highlights the state of pre-seed startups in MENA.
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Benchmarking Report 6
Feb
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.
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Accessible Smart Cities Hackathon
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Feb
2020
A documentary on Accessible Smart Cities Hackathon, organized by the National Academy of Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities (NAID), on February 12-14, in collaboration with the British Council, University College London (UCL), Microsoft and the Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub.
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First Specialized IoT Lab
21
Jan
2020
A video presenting the first specialized lab for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, in Egypt and the Middle East, established in collaboration between the Information Technology Institute (ITI) and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT).
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Wasel App Launching
16
Jan
2020
The video showcases launching the technical center and Wasel application, for serving people with hearing and speech impairments.
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Interview with ICT Minister Advisor for Social Responsibility, Services on AlHadath Alyoum Channel
13
Jan
2020
An interview with the ICT Minister’s Advisor for Social Responsibility and Services Abeer Shakweer on AlHadath Alyoum channel, where she talks about the role of the National Academy of Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities (NAID) in empowering disabled people and supporting their inclusion in the society.
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Egypt Post Development Journey
8
Jan
2020
A documentary highlighting Egypt Post’s development journey, from 1865 to date.
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ICT Minister Interview on Extra News Channel
1
Jan
2020
An interview was conducted with the ICT Minister Amr Talaat, on Extra News channel, where he announced that four packages of services will be provided to citizens through digitizing services, to be launched nationwide during 2020.
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ICT Minister Presentation at US-Egypt Future Prosperity Forum
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Nov
2019
A video presenting the ICT Minister Amr Talaat’s presentation on the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) strategy, delivered at “Building an Economic Future Through Digital Transformation” session of the US-Egypt Future Prosperity Forum, organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham), on November 18.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) announces opening registration for the 17th round of TIEC Entrepreneurship Accelerator (TEA) program, in Cairo, Alexandria, Mansoura, Assiut and Minya. The aim is to support entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into prototypes and effective business plans, through education and mentorship. Registration deadline is February 25.
For registration, kindly click Here.
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TEA 17th Round
The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) announces opening registration for the 17th round of TIEC Entrepreneurship Accelerator (TEA) program, in Cairo, Alexandria, Mansoura, Assiut and Minya. The aim is to support entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into prototypes and effective business plans, through education and mentorship. Registration deadline is February 25.
For registration, kindly click Here.
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The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) announces opening registration for the free Three Month Intensive Training Program, in cybersecurity and embedded systems learning tracks, targeting university and institute graduates, starting from 2014.
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NTI Intensive Training Program
The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) announces opening registration for the free Three Month Intensive Training Program, in cybersecurity and embedded systems learning tracks, targeting university and institute graduates, starting from 2014.
For more info, kindly click Here.
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The Information Technology Institute (ITI) announces opening registration for the three-month Intensive Code Camps, in Game Programming and Game Art (2D Game Artist) tracks, in Alexandria.
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ITI Intensive Code Camps
The Information Technology Institute (ITI) announces opening registration for the three-month Intensive Code Camps, in Game Programming and Game Art (2D Game Artist) tracks, in Alexandria.
To register for Game Programming, kindly click Here
To register for Game Art, kindly click Here
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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
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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
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The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, announces organizing training programs at inclusive community youth centers, to qualify young Egyptians for the labor market needs in IT, and develop their skills. Programs are organized in Cairo, Giza, Qalyubia, Minya and Alexandria. Training starts on February 23.
For registration, kindly click Here
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Youth Training Program at Inclusive Community Youth Centers
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, announces organizing training programs at inclusive community youth centers, to qualify young Egyptians for the labor market needs in IT, and develop their skills. Programs are organized in Cairo, Giza, Qalyubia, Minya and Alexandria. Training starts on February 23.
For registration, kindly click Here
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ICT Minister Interview with ElWatan News
29
Dec
2019
In an interview conducted by ElWatan News, the ICT Minister Amr Talaat stated that the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is now taking charge of achieving digital transformation, adding that moving the government to the New Administrative Capital will create a paperless government.
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