ICT Minister, SLA President Witness Signing of Cooperation Protocol on Digital Transformation, AI Capacity Building
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy and President of the Egyptian State Lawsuits Authority (SLA) Abdel Nasser Abu El-Azm Issa have attended the signing ceremony of a cooperation protocol between the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) and SLA on cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital capacity building.
The protocol was signed by Director of NTI Ahmed Khattab, and Vice President of SLA and CEO of the Judicial Studies, Training, and International and Cultural Cooperation Center (JSTICC) Ahmed Saad.
Under the protocol, the two sides will cooperate in capacity building and continuous professional development by delivering specialized training programs for counselors and members of other judicial bodies and entities, while strengthening collaboration with JSTICC.
The protocol also provides for technical and advisory support, drawing on NTI’s expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and AI applications. It further promotes digital justice by raising awareness of technological advancements and the challenges associated with AI, cybersecurity, and digital transactions, empowering judicial personnel to address emerging technology-related issues and new digital challenges.
The ICT Minister emphasized that the protocol reflects ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to support state institutions in digital transformation and capacity building, while strengthening cooperation between the ICT sector and the judiciary.
Under the protocol, Hendy remarked, specialized ICT programs will be delivered to support SLA’s digital transformation efforts and help the Authority keep pace with rapid technological advances, particularly in AI. This, in turn, will help maximize the benefits of modern technologies and enhance institutional efficiency and performance. He expressed his hope that the protocol will pave the way for broader cooperation between the two entities to further strengthen SLA’s digital transformation framework.
SLA's president, for his part, described the protocol as a new milestone that reflects both sides' commitment to deepening cooperation, investing in human capital, and keeping pace with the rapid pace of technological and AI advancement. He pointed to the first SLA cohort of the Artificial Intelligence Ambassadors Program, launched last year in partnership with NTI, as an important step toward equipping counselors with the knowledge and skills they need to make effective use of AI applications and harness their potential to strengthen the way the organization operates.
Issa said he was pleased to see the program's second round get underway, a sign of how well the first round had gone and a reminder of the importance of continuing to build capacity and prepare judicial personnel for the demands ahead.
The protocol reflects NTI's commitment to putting its training and technology expertise behind SLA counselors through AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation programs that keep pace with rapid technological change and the needs of judicial work, Director of NTI Ahmed Khattab stated.
He emphasized that the AI Ambassadors Program goes beyond familiarizing counselors with AI tools, seeking instead to foster a deeper understanding of the capabilities and limitations of these technologies, enabling them to engage thoughtfully and effectively with AI applications in the judicial workplace. Khattab further affirmed the institute’s readiness to deploy its expertise and resources to strengthen cooperation and develop counselors’ digital skills in line with the demands of digital justice and the future of the judicial profession.
Vice President of SLA Ahmed Saad highlighted that the protocol marks a significant step in the partnership with NTI and supports efforts to build counselors’ digital skills. The cooperation seeks to enhance counselors’ awareness of the latest developments in AI, digital transformation, and cybersecurity, thereby strengthening their ability to respond to emerging developments in the judicial ecosystem, he explained. Saad further noted that the protocol will pave the way for joint training programs and events in the near future.
The protocol extends NTI and SLA's joint work on the AI Ambassadors Program, which has already run special courses for SLA members. Under the protocol, the program will continue through further rounds and cohorts, including training at a more advanced AI level — part of a broader push to sharpen digital skills and stay current with new technology.