Egypt’s ICT Minister: Investing in Digital Talent Is Key to Building a Sustainable Economy
Raafat Hindi, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, emphasized that investing in human capital development is a cornerstone of the ministry’s strategy to build a sustainable digital economy.
The minister noted that the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Egypt is expanding specialized training programs in advanced technology fields to equip a new generation of highly skilled digital professionals.
He added that the ministry is working in collaboration with global technology companies to prepare digital talent capable of competing at both regional and international levels.
Hindi also highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance digital skills across different segments of society, while supporting freelance employment opportunities through global digital platforms.
Meanwhile, Khaled Ibrahim, Chairman of the Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications, stated that the chamber’s community is expected to exceed 23,000 members by 2026, including around 3,500 companies directly operating in the ICT sector.