Amr Talaat

Egypt targets increasing ICT's contribution to GDP to reach 8% by 2030

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 12:10 GMT

Additionally, the digital Egypt platform will be further developed to provide improved digital services to citizens, including those residing abroad. The Egyptian Post Office network will also undergo modernization efforts.

“Cyber Talents” initiative to develop local cybersecurity talent pool, MCIT minister

Tue, 21 May 2024 - 03:03 GMT

Minister Amr Talaat revealed the initiative during his opening address at the Egypt International Summit for Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity (EISDTC)

Egypt raises training budget to LE 1.7B in 34-fold increase over past 5 years

Sat, 18 May 2024 - 10:29 GMT

He stated that 40 startups in Cairo and Giza raised $40 million in investments over the past two years and over 55 startups were incubated in the governorate-based centers

Egypt, Jordan to strengthen collaboration in digital sector

Thu, 09 May 2024 - 11:56 GMT

This came on the sidelines of the 32nd session of the Egyptian-Jordanian Joint Higher Committee’s ministerial meeting.

Atos expands exports services in Egypt by 73% since 2020

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 - 04:57 GMT

These announcements were made during the inauguration ceremony of Atos' new global services center headquarters in Egypt. The event was attended by Amr Talaat, the Minister of MCIT.

Telecom Egypt secures $150M license for 5G mobile phone services

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 04:00 GMT

Amr Talaat highlighted the significance of 5G technologies in driving digital transformation, expressing optimism about the positive impact on the national economy and Egypt's standing in global indicators within the communications and information technology sector

MCIT minister witnesses MoU signing to boost tech training, offshoring in Assiut

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 10:05 GMT

This MoU aims to train and qualify 200 locals in software design, development, and integrated electronic systems

US Ambassador, Communications Minister discuss cooperation across ICT fields

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 - 09:28 GMT

During the meeting, Ambassador Garg praised the remarkable achievements and advancements made by Egypt in the ICT sector.

MCIT ministry sign 30 MoUs to build youth digital capacities

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 05:34 GMT

He highlighted the ministry’s efforts to advance the sector in Egypt through developing strategies and visions that align with national goals related to empowering the private sector, developing and strengthening human capacities, and promoting international cooperation to exchange expertise.

Telecom Egypt cooperate with Hungary's 4iG group to establish submarine cable

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 05:59 GMT

The collaboration is part of a broader strategy to strengthen business continuity and facilitate future expansions in the Eastern European region

MCIT Minister discusses investments with Atos, OECD as part of his trip to Paris

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 - 05:50 GMT

Talaat met with leaders of Teleperformance, NOKIA, and Alcatel Lucent Enterprise to discuss investment opportunities and the possibility of expanding their businesses in Egypt.

MOIC and MCIT ministers sign a €8M agreement with GIZ to support e-Government

Wed, 31 May 2023 - 04:33 GMT

The agreement will implement the first phase of the project to support e-government and innovation In the Public Administration (INNOPA), with a grant of €8 million out of a total of €17.5 million.

Egypt takes massive strides to secure smooth digital transformation: Minister

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 - 10:07 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) Amr Talaat said Thursday that the Egyptian government has taken massive strides to a secure smooth digital transformation.

Sisi launches electronic service platform ‘Digital Egypt,’ inaugurates MCIT projects

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 - 10:57 GMT

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated on Wednesday a number of projects of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), including ‘Digital Egypt’ platform, which seeks to provide digital government services to citizens.

Egyptian Academy of Arts in Rome organizes 1st cooperation with Italian Conservatoire of Santa Sicilia

Sun, 29 May 2022 - 01:28 GMT

The celebration presented excerpts from the greatest operas of all time, with the participation of the Egyptian tenor Amr Talaat.

Egypt, Burundi discuss boosting cooperation in communications, IT

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 - 09:55 GMT

Egyptian and Burundi discussed on Monday ways of fostering cooperation between the two countries in the field of communications and information technology.

Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities convenes with Min. of Communications & Information Technology to follow up on executive position of digital transformation projects

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 - 01:24 GMT

During the meeting, Enani confirmed that the digital transformation project came from the strategy of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to achieve sustainable development goals.

Egypt’s National Post Authority issues commemorative stamp for Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum

Thu, 20 May 2021 - 09:32 GMT

Abdel Dayem: The stamp confirms the value of the Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum and its status as one of the most important specialized sites in the world.

Communications minister: We seek to turn Egypt into top IT country

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 - 11:38 GMT

The minister said his ministry seeks to turn Egypt into a pioneering country in the field of digital technology with the aim of enabling citizens to get e-services.

Communications minister says working to build digital Egypt

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 - 12:21 GMT

The communications minister, in his statement at the House of Representatives Sunday, said his Ministry has made great strides in terms of automated services.

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