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Prominent Egyptian Role in Driving Regional Digital Transformation

Represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Arab Republic of Egypt is participating in the 6th Session of the ESCWA Committee on Technology for Development, held in Tunis on November 4–5, 2026, in partnership with Tunisia's Ministry of Communication Technologies. This participation underscores Egypt’s leading role in shaping shared digital priorities across the Arab region.

Key Themes & Discussions on the Future of AI

The current session reviews a range of vital topics, most notably:

Monitoring the implementation of committee recommendations and technical cooperation activities for 2025–2026.

Digital government transformation and the maturity of digital public services in Arab states.

Bridging digital divides and fostering digital inclusion via ESCWA policy frameworks.

Utilizing AI agents in digital services and presenting the joint ESCWA-League of Arab States AI Governance Framework.

Shaping the Future of the "Arab Digital Agenda" Through 2035

The event features a high-level panel discussion titled "Arab Digital Agenda: The Next Decade," with MCIT participating as a keynote speaker to showcase Egypt’s inspiring national and regional achievements. Egypt chairs the working group tasked with formulating the Arab Strategy for ICT (Arab Digital Agenda), contributing to the development of its second edition in alignment with the Global Digital Compact through 2035.