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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.

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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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Future Work is Digital

The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) has launched the �Future Work is Digital (FWD)� initiative, to train young people on advanced, in demand IT areas. The initiative targets training 100,000 young people, online, on web, data and digital marketing skills, through a number of specialized training tracks, designed in collaboration with major technology companies and available on Udacity, a leading international platform in e-learning.

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MCIT Partakes in �Social Responsibility, AT for PwDs' Webinar
12 Jul 2020
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is participating in the �Social Responsibility and Assistive Technology (AT) for People with Disabilities (PwDs)� Webinar, organized by the Arab Council for Social Responsibility (ACSR), on July 15, under the auspices of the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat.

Egypt Partakes in SAMENA Leaders� Summit 2020
9 Jul 2020
Egypt, represented by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), participated in the South Asia, Middle East and North Africa (SAMENA) Telecommunications Council Leaders' Summit 2020, held virtually on July 9, under the theme �5G+X: Harnessing 5G Across Industries for Investment Revival�.

MCIT Launches Financial Accounting Skills for Craftswomen Training Program within Qodwa-Tech
8 Jul 2020
The Central Department for Community Development at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with Microsoft Egypt and Care Egypt Foundation (CEF), launched the Financial Accounting Skills for Craftswomen training program, on July 7, using distance learning applications, as part of the ongoing activities of Qodwa-Tech initiative for women�s empowerment.

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Press Releases
8 Jul 2020	Education, ICT Ministers Witness Signing Protocol for Establishing Applied ICT School

7 Jul 2020	ICT Minister, NEA Head Sign Cooperation Protocol to Develop NEA Infrastructure, Information Infrastructure

2 Jul 2020	Higher Education, ICT Ministers Witness Signing Protocol between MCIT, EgSA

1 Jul 2020	Electricity, ICT Ministers Sign Cooperation Agreement on Technological Accessibility to Electricity Services for PwDs

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Events Highlights

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ICANN68 Virtual Policy Forum
22 Jun 2020
The ICANN68 Virtual Policy Forum is organized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), on June 22-25.

WIPO Conversation on IP, AI Second Session
7 Jul 2020
The second session of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Conversation on Intellectual Property (IP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be held over three days, as a virtual meeting, in three daily sessions on July 7-9.

Features

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Egypt Accelerating Digitization in Healthcare
20 Jun 2020 Source: Internationalfinance Website
According to Deloitte, rapid increase in healthtech investments and innovators leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Internet of Things (IoT) to enable products and solutions was evident in the last two years in Egypt. The article showcases how Egypt is accelerating digital transformation in its healthcare system.

Coronavirus Triggers Growth in African Tech Sector
11 Jun 2020 Chinadaily Website
With Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) taking off, people are opting for cashless payment systems, while both the government and the private sector have invested in innovations to curb the spread of the virus. The article explores how the pandemic has created a massive opportunity for the growth of the ICT sector across Africa.

Shezlong Gets Fresh Fund to Expand its Mental Health Platform
8 Jun 2020 Source: Menabytes Website
Cairo-based mental health platform Shezlong has raised fresh funds. The investment came from Asia Africa Investment and Consulting (AAIC), a Singapore-based investor focused on investing in healthcare startups in Africa. The article highlights the Egyptian startup�s achievement.

MAGNiTT: May Sees Decline In Deals Compared to Last Year, but Rebounds from April
3 Jun 2020 Source: Magnitt Website
Although May 2020 saw a drop in the number of startup deals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, compared to May 2019, the number of deals has increased by 93%, compared to April 2020, as 33 deals took place in May, according to MAGNiTT Intelligence.

Publications

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ICT Indicators in Brief February 2020
Apr 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.

Reports and Documents

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QoS Benchmark Report - May 2020
Jul 2020
The report is prepared by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA). It sheds light on the quality of voice and internet services provided by the telecommunication operators in Egypt in May 2020.

Indicators Report on Usage of E-wallets on Mobile Phones
Jul 2020
The report is prepared by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA). It presents the usage indicators of mobile wallets in Egypt, amounting to 13.5 million mobile wallets nationwide.

MCIT Major Achievements during President Sisi Era
Jun 2020
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has made a great deal of achievements during the last period, since President Abdel Fattah el Sisi took office. The report throws light on a number of these major achievements.

Roadmap for Digital Cooperation
Jun 2020
The report is prepared by the United Nations (UN) Secretary General. It lays out a roadmap in which all stakeholders play a role in advancing a safer, more equitable digital world, one which will lead to a brighter and more prosperous future for all.

EMEA�s Business Services Landscape
Jun 2020
The report is prepared by the Association of Business Service Leaders (ABSL). It covers the whole spectrum of business services, in a number of locations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Report on MCIT Initiatives for Building Egyptian Citizen and Achieving Digital Transformation
Jun 2020
In its keenness to support the State�s strategy and plans for achieving the digital transformation and building the Egyptian citizen, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) implements a number of initiatives to develop digital skills in various technology fields, support innovation and promote entrepreneurship.

Webcasts	More Webcasts
	ICT Minister Speech during Opening New National Projects 29 Jun 2020 The ICT Minister Amr Talaat has delivered a speech during the opening ceremony of a number of development projects in East Cairo, Baron Empain Palace, the Sphinx International Airport (SPX)and New Administrative Capital Airport, where he talked about the new website of the Egyptian Presidency that serves as a digital official documentation of the Presidency institution�s events and activities. 170 MB \| 10:51
	ICT Minister Speaks on MCIT Efforts to Face Covid-19 Pandemic � Part 2 21 Jun 2020 The ICT Minister Amr Talaat has talked about the efforts of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to face the Covid-19 pandemic, as the first episode of ICT Minister's talks within the Narrative PR Summit's series of digital talks, Reshaping Norms. 11:51 \| 128 MB
	ICT Minister Speaks on MCIT Efforts to Face Covid-19 Pandemic � Part 1 21 Jun 2020 The ICT Minister Amr Talaat has talked about the efforts of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to face the Covid-19 pandemic, as the first episode of ICT Minister's talks within the Narrative PR Summit's series of digital talks, Reshaping Norms. 5:12 \| 47.9 MB
	ICT Minister Speaks on Capacity Building and Digital Transformation 20 Jun 2020 The ICT Minister Amr Talaat talked about the efforts of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in building the Egyptian citizen; the state's plan for achieving digital transformation; and the continued development of telecommunications infrastructure, on Channel One. 52:45 \| 469 MB
	Panel Discussion: Social Responsibility and Digital Transformation 18 Jun 2020 A video presenting the �Social Responsibility and Digital Transformation� panel discussion, organized by the Arab Council for Social Responsibility (ACSR), on June 17, under the auspices of the ICT Minister Amr Talaat. 3:03:03 \| 357 MB
	COVID-19 Call Center for Deaf, Hard of Hearing 15 Jun 2020 A video presenting the first call center for receiving Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) reports from deaf and hard of hearing people, established by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to serve and support the social inclusion of the Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). 2:29 \| 17.6 MB
	ICT Minister Interview on Nile News 13 Jun 2020 An interview conducted with the ICT Minister Amr Talaat on Nile News channel, where he talks about the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology�s (MCIT) projects for boosting Internet speed, and MCIT role in building Digital Egypt. 104 MB \| 104 MB
	ICT Minister on Phone-in on Extra News 1 Jun 2020 A phone-in with the ICT Minister Amr Talaat on Extra News, where he presents, during his meeting with President Abdel Fattah el Sisi and the Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, the efforts of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to support the State�s plan for overcoming Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). 04:31 \| 17.4 MB
	COVID-19 Automated Testing Service for Deaf, Hard of Hearing 1 Jun 2020 A video introducing the automated testing service of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) symptoms for deaf and hard of hearing people, through a chatbot that enables sign-language based interaction, capitalizing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) from Avaya and Koopid. The service is provided by MCIT, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 02:01 \| 2.31 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 Cyber Safety Grant The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announces opening registration for the �ICDL Social Media and Cyber Safety� grant, including two types of certificates: the ICDL Social Media and ICDL Productivity Certificate. For more info, kindly click Here.	Social Media and Cyber Safety Grant The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announces opening registration for the �ICDL Social Media and Cyber Safety� grant, including two types of certificates: the ICDL Social Media and ICDL Productivity Certificate. 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.
Startup Consultancy Services The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) is offering free Startup Consultancy Services for entrepreneurs and startup owners, through providing solutions and consultations to help them overcome the challenges they face in different areas, such as marketing, sales, management and others. For registration, kindly click Here.	Startup Consultancy Services The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) is offering free Startup Consultancy Services for entrepreneurs and startup owners, through providing solutions and consultations to help them overcome the challenges they face in different areas, such as marketing, sales, management and others. For registration, kindly click Here.
'Our Digital Opportunity' Initiative The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announces opening registration for "Our Digital Opportunity" initiative, for enhancing the contribution of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to implementing national digital transformation projects. For registration, kindly click Here.	'Our Digital Opportunity' Initiative The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announces opening registration for "Our Digital Opportunity" initiative, for enhancing the contribution of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to implementing national digital transformation projects. For registration, kindly click Here.
Distance Learning in Cybersecurity Initiative The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announces opening registration for the free Distance Learning in Cybersecurity Initiative, in collaboration with Cisco. The initiative targets enabling trainees from using Internet safely and learning how to protect personal data and privacy, online. For more info, kindly click Here.	Distance Learning in Cybersecurity Initiative The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announces opening registration for the free Distance Learning in Cybersecurity Initiative, in collaboration with Cisco. The initiative targets enabling trainees from using Internet safely and learning how to protect personal data and privacy, online. For more info, kindly click Here.
FabLab Training Program The National Academy of Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities (NAID) announces opening registration in the FabLab training program for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The program enables invention by providing access to tools for digital fabrication, in areas including 3D printing, robotics, smart homes and accessible cities for PwDs and others. Training starts on July 1. For registration, kindly click Here.	FabLab Training Program The National Academy of Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities (NAID) announces opening registration in the FabLab training program for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The program enables invention by providing access to tools for digital fabrication, in areas including 3D printing, robotics, smart homes and accessible cities for PwDs and others. Training starts on July 1. For registration, kindly click Here.
DevOpsDays Cairo 2020 The Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC) of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announces opening the Call For Proposals (CFP) for DevOpsDays Cairo 2020 online event, held on September 21, under the theme "DevOps Amid COVID-19". CFP closes on July 16. For submitting proposals, kindly click Here.	DevOpsDays Cairo 2020 The Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC) of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announces opening the Call For Proposals (CFP) for DevOpsDays Cairo 2020 online event, held on September 21, under the theme "DevOps Amid COVID-19". CFP closes on July 16. For submitting proposals, kindly click Here.
Maharat min Google The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) announces opening registration for �Maharat min Google� free training, provided in cooperation with Google. The training is delivered by certified trainers from TIEC Innovation Ambassador (TIEC-IA) program. For more info, kindly click Here.	Maharat min Google The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) announces opening registration for �Maharat min Google� free training, provided in cooperation with Google. The training is delivered by certified trainers from TIEC Innovation Ambassador (TIEC-IA) program. For more info, kindly click Here.
InnovEgypt Online The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) announces opening registration for InnovEgypt Online program, targeting students and graduates. The program provides the opportunity to join "Ideathon" competition and win cash prizes. For more info, kindly click Here.	InnovEgypt Online The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) announces opening registration for InnovEgypt Online program, targeting students and graduates. The program provides the opportunity to join "Ideathon" competition and win cash prizes. For more info, kindly click Here.
Youth Enablement for Freelancing Initiative The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announces launching the Youth Enablement for Freelancing initiative, for training young people on freelancing and remote work skills, nationwide, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sport, New Horizons and YAT Learning Centers, as well as in Cairo, Giza and Alexandria, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sport, Cisco, and the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). For registration, kindly click Here.	Youth Enablement for Freelancing Initiative The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announces launching the Youth Enablement for Freelancing initiative, for training young people on freelancing and remote work skills, nationwide, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sport, New Horizons and YAT Learning Centers, as well as in Cairo, Giza and Alexandria, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sport, Cisco, and the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). For registration, kindly click Here.
Social Media, Internet Safety Initiative The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is organizing online sessions for participants of the Social Media and Internet Safety Initiative, on July 12-16. For more info, kindly click Here.	Social Media, Internet Safety Initiative The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is organizing online sessions for participants of the Social Media and Internet Safety Initiative, on July 12-16. For more info, kindly click Here.
ITI Intensive Code Camp The Information Technology Institute (ITI) announces opening registration in a number of training courses in technological specializations, for 2015-2019 university graduates and holders of equivalent degrees, in different governorates. For more information, kindly click Here. For registration, kindly click Here.	ITI Intensive Code Camp The Information Technology Institute (ITI) announces opening registration in a number of training courses in technological specializations, for 2015-2019 university graduates and holders of equivalent degrees, in different governorates. For more information, kindly click Here. For registration, kindly click Here.