Amr Talaat

Photos: Cairo launches postage stamps celebrating over a century of Egyptian diplomacy

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 - 08:07 GMT

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat and Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty participated in the launch ceremony, which took place at the foreign ministry’s Tahrir Palace.

President calls for increased investments in ICT sector

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 - 01:37 GMT

His call came during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Communications and Information Technology Minister Amr Talaat, where the president emphasized the importance of improving Egypt’s position in global telecommunications rankings.

Egypt announces plans for second National AI Strategy launch in 2025

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 - 08:19 GMT

The updated strategy seeks to deepen AI integration across sectors, address societal challenges, expand training programs for specialized talent, and enhance computational infrastructure for both government and private entities, including startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Egypt launches first $30M Deloitte Innovation Hub for global digital services export

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 10:49 GMT

This marks Deloitte’s first center for exporting innovative digital services from Egypt.

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

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 11:10 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 - 02:03 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 - 09:29 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 - 10:56 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 - 04:59 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 - 04:50 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 - 03:33 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.

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