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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 Citizenship
Digital Citizenship

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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38th GITEX Technology Week

The 38th GITEX Technology Week takes place on October 14-18, Dubai, UAE. The event defines the latest trends, showcasing products and innovations from across the world. GITEX brings together the most innovative, exciting and ambitious tech start-ups to showcase their ideas to an audience of hand-picked international investors. The event provides participants with opportunities for staying ahead of the latest innovations from across the world of technology. It helps them create vital connections with fellow industry experts, influencers and senior decision makers to start laying the foundations of the future. The event also aims to discover the innovations most relevant to the industry. It offers a series of expert presentations and product demonstrations powering next step in industry transformation.

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Egypt Partakes in Study Trip to South Korea
15 Oct 2018
Egypt, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), is partaking in a study trip to South Korea, organized by Smart Africa Initiative, on October 15-19.

Egypt Partakes in 38th GITEX Technology Week
14 Oct 2018
Egypt, represented by the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), will participate in the 38th GITEX Technology Week that will take place on October 14-18, Dubai, UAE.

ICANN Updates will not Affect Internet Services in Egypt-NTRA
11 Oct 2018
The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has ascertained that Internet services in Egypt are not affected by the updates performed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).

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Press Releases
16 Oct 2018	ICT Minister Meets Representatives of Outsourcing Companies to Discuss Developing Outsourcing Industry in Egypt

14 Oct 2018	ICT Minister Witnesses Launch of DICE Program

5 Oct 2018	ICT Minister Witnesses Signing Cooperation Protocol between NTI and Huawei

4 Oct 2018	ICT Minister Receives Ambassador of Belarus to Egypt

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38th GITEX Technology Week
14 Oct 2018
The 38th GITEX Technology Week takes place on October 14-18, Dubai, UAE. The event defines the latest trends, showcasing products and innovations from across the world. GITEX brings together the most innovative, exciting and ambitious tech start-ups to showcase their ideas to an audience of hand-picked international investors.

NASA Space Apps Cairo 2018
19 Oct 2018
The Space Apps Cairo 2018, part of NASA Space Apps Challenge, is organized by IEEE Egypt Section, part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)� the world�s largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of humanity�hosted at Nile University, Sheikh Zayed, on October 19-20.

Features

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Big Data Impacts Social Media Marketing
11 Oct 2018 Source: Insidebigdata Website
Social media is not only used to connect with others, but it has become an effective platform for businesses to reach their target audience. The article presents four major ways through which big data is impacting social media marketing.

Publications

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ICT Indicators Quarterly Bulletin | Q2 2018
Oct 2018
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

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State of Broadband 2018: Broadband Catalyzing Sustainable Development
Oct 2018
This annual report from the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development showcases the state and trends in broadband deployments around the world.

Webcasts	More Webcasts
	Interview with Vice ICT Minister and ICT Minister�s Advisor for Social Responsibility on Channel One 15 Oct 2018 An interview with the Vice Minister for Digital Transformation, Automation and Administrative Development Khaled El Attar and the ICT Minister�s Advisor for Social Responsibility and Services Abeer Shakweer, at "Sabah El-Khier Ya Masr" program, on Channel One, discussing the Ministry�s efforts in promoting digital transformation and supporting People with Disabilities (PwDs). 28:05 \| 262 MB
	Informative Webcast on Health Sector Automated Services 4 Oct 2018 An informative webcast on the automated and developed services provided by the State to citizens in the health sector and how to benefit from the unified service card that will be launched during the current year. 00:47 \| 4.80 MB
	Informative Webcast on Law Enforcement System 4 Oct 2018 Informative webcast on the law enforcement system, an integrated system that aims to achieve justice by automating all the entities involved in the system (Public Prosecution - Ministry of the Interior - Courts), in addition to developing an integrated application to automate all work cycles. 1:54 \| 6.38 MB
	Interview with ICT Minister during �Techne Summit� on Extra News Channel 4 Oct 2018 An interview with the ICT Minister Amr Talaat, during the fourth edition of �Techne Summit�, held at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), on September 29-30. 6:16 \| 22.6 MB
	Informative Webcast on Investment Developed Services 4 Oct 2018 An informative webcast on the automated and developed services provided by the government in all sectors, including the investment sector that provides its services to investors via ICT means and other communication channels. 1:05 \| 4.52 MB

Announcements
TIEC Innovation Ambassador Program The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) announces that registration is now open for its Innovation Ambassador (TIEC-IA) program, a new initiative that fosters the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among Egyptian university students and graduates. For registration, kindly click Here.	TIEC Innovation Ambassador Program The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) announces that registration is now open for its Innovation Ambassador (TIEC-IA) program, a new initiative that fosters the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among Egyptian university students and graduates. For registration, kindly click Here.
�Start IT� New Round The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) announces the opening of Start IT program new round. The application submission deadline for this round is November 3. For application, kindly click Here .	�Start IT� New Round The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) announces the opening of Start IT program new round. The application submission deadline for this round is November 3. For application, kindly click Here .
'Next Technology Leader' Third Round The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), announces the start of the third round of the Next Technology Leader (NTL). Registration starts in July. For registration, kindly Click Here.	'Next Technology Leader' Third Round The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), announces the start of the third round of the Next Technology Leader (NTL). Registration starts in July. For registration, kindly Click Here.