Presidential Spokesperson Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy
stated that the President reviewed a comprehensive report on plans to develop
telecom networks, aimed at enhancing efficiency and expanding coverage to
provide high-quality services nationwide. The President instructed continued
reinforcement of network capabilities, expansion of coverage areas, and optimal
utilization of modern technologies, particularly 5G capabilities.
El-Shenawy added that this meeting was followed by a smaller
session, during which the Minister of Communications and Information Technology
presented the ministry’s activities. He noted that since November 2022 up to
2024, 74 outsourcing companies had committed to hiring 60,000 specialists in
Egypt, adding that the country now hosts more than 260 outsourcing centers,
including around 190 centers operated by international companies.
On electronics design, the minister reported that 83
companies are currently active in 2025, with a target of reaching 120 companies
by 2028. He further confirmed that Egypt leads the region in attracting
investments directed toward startups in the ICT sector.
The spokesperson noted that the President reaffirmed the
state’s full support for the communications and IT sector, emphasizing the
importance of launching initiatives and establishing specialized centers to
prepare qualified cadres, while ensuring strict objectivity in selecting the
best talent and providing them with high-level training.
The President also directed the adoption of clear, implementable
strategies for artificial intelligence, with a focus on research, development,
and training, ensuring the optimal use of available resources and maximizing
their benefits.