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President Mubarak Inaugurates ITU Telecom Africa 2008
President Hosni Mubarak inaugurated ITU Telecom Africa 2008 held from 12–15 May at Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Center.
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Dr. Kamel at ITU Telecom Africa: Cyberspace Witnessed a Quantum Leap Since 2004
12 May 2008

Dr. Kamel confirmed in his speech marking the opening of ITU Telecom Africa 2008 that cyberspace has witnessed a quantum leap since 2004 when ITU Telecom Africa was held in Egypt for the second time.

Second Conference of African Ministers in Charge of CIT Kicks Off in Cairo
12 May 2008
Experts Meeting of the Second Conference of African Ministers in Charge of CIT began Sunday 11 May at the Fairmont Towers in Cairo.
Egypt Celebrates EEI's Second Anniversary at WEF in Sharm El-Sheikh
30 Apr 2008
Egypt's First Lady is hosting a special session to celebrate the second anniversary of the EEI during the WEF due from 18–20 May in Sharm El-Sheikh.
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14 May 2008 Dr. Kamel Inaugurates Second Ordinary Session of African Union Ministerial Conference
13 May 2008 Dr. Kamel Witnesses Graduation of Fourth Batch of African Engineers from NTI
11 May 2008 President Mubarak Inaugurates ITU Telecom Africa 2008
11 May 2008 GSMA Honors Egypt with Government Leadership Award
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ITU Telecom Africa 2008, Cairo
12 May 2008
The Government of Egypt will officially host the region's leading ICT exhibition and forum, ITU Telecom Africa 2008, May 12-15, 2008.
Second Conference of African Ministers in Charge of CIT
11 May 2008
Egypt is hosting the Second African Union Conference of African Ministers in Charge of CIT held on the sidelines of the ITU Telecom Africa from 12-15 May, 2008 in Fairmont Towers in Cairo.
Upcoming Events
World Economic Forum on the Middle East, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
18 May 2008
Held in partnership with the Government of Egypt in Sharm El Sheikh from 18 to 20 May, the World Economic Forum will have as its theme “Learning from the Future”.
International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) 2008, Cairo
16 Aug 2008
IOI 2008 will be held for the first time in Egypt. The international competition is one of the most recognized computer science contests in the world.
Features More Features 
India Outsources Outsourcing
11 Apr 2008
With worldwide technology spending expected to approach $2 trillion in the next few years, India’s IT titans are building nests outside their borders and Egypt is a prime destination.
ICT Magnet for Business
05 Mar 2008
"THE WORLD as we Know is Changing" is the slogan of the 12th Cairo ICT 2008; the four- day event showcased the latest products and solutions in the field of ICT, including networks, computing, satellites and broadcast systems.
Egypt Prepares for Hosting ITU Telecom Africa 2008
28 Jan 2008
The Government of Egypt will officially host the region's leading ICT exhibition and forum, ITU Telecom Africa 2008, May 12-15, 2008.
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Cyber Peace Initiative
23 Mar 2008
Version two of the baseline study for the Cyber Peace Initiative, sponsored jointly by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Suzanne Mubarak Women's International Peace Movement (SMWIP). The initiative aims to provide Egypt's youth with training and opportunities for dialogue and partnerships with youth around the world, creating a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration and experience exchange.
MCIT Yearbook 2007
01 Feb 2008
A look back at MCIT’s activities and achievements for the year 2007. MCIT Yearbook details 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.
Egypt's ICT Strategy 2007-2010
01 Jun 2007
Mapping people's requirements with respect to e-access, education, health, e-content and government services, which are essential for Egypt's socioeconomic development, MCIT's 2007-10 Development Strategy reflects its commitment to using ICT to further sustainable human development and build an information society capable of capitalizing on the emerging knowledge revolution.
Reports and Documents
Egypt Information Technology Report Q3 2007
Publisher: Business Monitor International
Date Published: 01 Aug 2007


The report forecasts the Egyptian ICT investment volume to reach a value of $1.3 bn by 2011 placing the country in a distinctive position within the MEA region for the forecasted period. The report details the history and structure of the ICT market in Egypt, with an overview of its competitive landscape and industry development patterns.
IT Industry National Development Strategy - Status Review
Publisher: ITIDA
Date Published: 29 May 2007


A quantitative status review of Egypt’s ICT National Development Strategy one year after its formulation. Pinpointing Key milestones and achievements, the report further identifies strategic tactics for future execution based on development, innovation and capacity building.
Is the Future Bright for Outsourcing IT Services to Egypt?
Publisher: Yankee Group
Date Published: 28 May 2007


The report provides analytical perspective to Egypt's entrance to the outsourcing market, focusing on Egypt's unique advantages, and deliberating the challenges Egypt must face to compete with established outsourcing destinations, to meet the target set by the Egyptian government of over $1bn revenue by 2010.
Webcasts More Webcasts  
The Speech of Dr. Tarek Kamel in the Inaugural Session of the Conference "Wireless Intelligent Networks Conference"
13 Apr 2008
07:42 | 76.8 MB
Short movie on the importance of spreading the awareness and knowledge on cyberspace safety among youths and parents (Arabic Language Only)
03 Apr 2008
03:23 | 31.9 MB
Documentary movie on Fekr Rama Project (Arabic Language Only)
03 Apr 2008
Fekr Rama Portal www.fekr-rama.com, one of the Arabic e-Content Initiative projects, aims at facilitating and availing rich, digitalized Arabic content in the fields of culture, education, heritage, religion, sports arts for Egyptian, Arab and Western online users.
03:56 | 29.3 MB
News Report on Egypt’s Participation in Euromoney Conference, London, March 2008, CNBC Europe
14 Mar 2008
The report offers a brief overview of Egypt’s investment climate together with a coverage of Egypt’s participation in Euromoney one-day conference entitled "Egypt: The Investors Conference". The report includes interviews with Minister of Investment Dr. Mahmoud Mohie Eddin, Minister of CIT Dr. Tarek Kamel, GAFI Vice Chairman Ms. Veveen El Shafei, Head of EMEA, Public Sector Citigroup Mr. Guy Harington and Menas Associates ltd Chairman Dr. Noel Brehony.
05:02 | 34 MB
Announcements
Deadline to Apply for Space in Egypt's first Contact Center Park in Maadi Extended to May 29th, 2008
Egypt Becomes a Regular Observer in OECD’s ICCP Committee
Interviews
Dr. Kamel: Outstanding Participation of World’s ICT Key Players at ITU Telecom Africa
08 May 2008
Source: Al Gomhoureya Newspaper

In an interview 72 hours before ITU Telecom Africa 2008 kicks off, Dr. Tarek Kamel confirmed that the Egyptian contribution to the event is a partnership rather than a participation pointing out that Egypt targets effective partnerships in the outsourcing industry, being the African hub in this domain.

President of the French Sophia Antipolis Foundation Senator Pierre Laffitte: Egypt’s Smart Village is a Prospect Hub for EUROMED Technical Cooperation
27 Feb 2008
Source: Press Gathering in Smart Village in Honor of Senator Laffitte
President of the French Sophia Antipolis Foundation Senator Pierre Laffitte said in a press interview during his recent visit to Egypt that Egypt’s Smart Village is one of the world’s most impressive technology parks that’s moving fast in the right direction (Arabic language only).
Spinning a Global Plan: Why IBM's Chief is Betting Big on Developing Countries
14 Feb 2008
Source: Wall Street Journal
In his interview with the Wall Street Journal, IBM Chief Samuel J. Palmisano said Egypt is one of the countries where IBM have witnessed rapid commercial growth catalyzed by the country’s double-digit expansion in ICT investment and exports together with a supportive legislative climate.
Dr. Kamel: Still a Long Road Before Us Despite Accomplishments
03 Jan 2008
Source: Al-Gomhoureya Newspaper
Basking in the fruits of 2008 successes, though, Dr. Kamel speaks about the challenges to be faced by the ICT sector, analyzing the situation with an expert critical eye (Arabic Language Only).
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