Latest in Tag: Amr Talaat Highlight
Latest in Tag: Amr Talaat
World Bank launches Egyptian Economic Monitor for 2021, highlighting digital transformation
Marina Weiss, Regional Director of the World Bank for Egypt, Yemen and Djibouti; Nader Mohamed, Regional Director for Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA); and several officials from the two ministries and the World Bank, also participated in the event.
Government inaugurates ICT projects in Kafr El-Sheikh
Digital training, innovation centre will be established in governorate with investments of EGP 100m
Africa is promising market for ICT investments: Minister Talaat
There is state of prosperity in ICT sectors of many African countries, within framework of achieving digital inclusion in continent
Tourism Ministry signs protocol to develop its technological infrastructure
The signing was witnessed by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat and Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani.
CIT Minister meets startup founders to define obstacles facing sector
Young founders of startups review their entrepreneurial experiences in various CIT disciplines
ICT Minister participates in panel interviews for EPLP candidates
‘Investing in human minds is main driver of development and innovation, says Minister Talaat
CIT Minister participates in Narrative Summit: Reshaping Norms
“Digital Egypt” to be completed in two years, with over EGP 7bn in investments, to fibre optically connect over 33,000 government buildings, says Talaat
6 technology parks to be completed this year: CIT Minister
Communications, Information Technology Ministry to offer four digital services packages after piloting package in Port Said
MCIT reviews digital capability development plan for employees in NAC
Digital capability development comes as part of institutional development enhancing long-term government performance
Communication Ministry, AWS partner on AI, data science training
Talaat’s announcement came during an online press conference held with the participation of a number of ministry leaders.
MCIT sets new rules for changing mobile provider with same numbers
Old system required users to obtain prior approval from company they wanted to convert to, which was difficult, says Talaat
Egypt’s NTA resumes ‘Professional Government Executive’ training programme
Talaat said his Ministry is cooperating with the NTA in the implementation of the third phase of the programme within the framework of the state’s plan to raise the capacity and efficiency of workers in the administrative apparatuses in line with the state’s orientation towards digital transformation
Egypt launches app for COVID-19 information to hearing, speech impaired
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat said the app aims to support those with disabilities who show symptoms of the virus reach the necessary health services.
Communications networks overloaded by unprecedented pressure
Talaat added that Internet speeds are currently slow due to the excessive loads on local and international networks as people spend more time at home.
CIT Minister attends conclusion of Hackathon for Persons with Disabilities
In his speech during the closing ceremony, Talaat said that the CIT will continue its efforts in supporting all initiatives aimed at making technology more accessible and assist children with special needs.
Telecom Egypt is not for sale: says Communications Minister
Telecom Egypt said earlier it appointed an investment bank to consider options for the company following Vodafone Group’s intention to divest its stake in Vodafone Egypt.
75m jobs won’t survive 4th Industrial Revolution: Communications Ministry
Egypt plans to establish technological complexes in Menoufia, Mansoura, Minya, Sohag, South Valley, Qena, and Aswan universities in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education, Talaat announced.
We invested $1bn in a year and a half in modernising the information infrastructure: CIT Minister
During the meeting, the minister suggested that the committee increase the issuance of recommendations regarding the implementation of awareness campaigns on the rights and duties of participants.
We aim to provide more than 400,000 training opportunities for university students in technology programmes: CIT Minister
The minister added that these opportunities may increase to 1.5m training opportunities with the trend of a large number of university youth changing their work fields to join the communications and information technology job market.
Cairo ICT to discuss launching joint AI strategy in Africa: Communications Minister
Egypt targets 10% growth in digital exports by the end of FY20, says Amr Talaat
Digitising Government: public entities will act like one entity: Amr Talaat
170 public services to be provided electronically to Port Said residents before year-end, says Communications Minister
Minister of Communications inspects Knowledge City’s construction progress in NAC
The city is currently being built on an area of 211 feddans to be the headquarters of research and innovation centres specialised in advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things, integrated systems, and others.
Digital transformation to increase Egypt’s competitiveness: Communications Minister
Automation of 170 services nationwide in 36 months at a cost of EGP 8bn, says Amr Talaat
Egypt to establish 7 technological parks with EGP 1bn investments: ICT Minister
Ministry aims to increase ICT contribution to GDP to reach 8%, says Talaat
ITIDA hosts first-ever shared services, outsourcing forum in Egypt on 3-4 September
The event comes in line with Egypt’s vision to strengthen its position as EMEA’s countries’ shared services and outsourcing hub. The forum is officially supported by Egypt’s Minister of Communications & Information Technology, Amr Talaat, who will be delivering the opening speech.
Egypt launches cross sector investment map with 3,000 opportunities
The second edition of the country’s cross sector investment map includes new 2,000 investment opportunities in addition to the 10,000 opportunities that were already in the first edition, a statement of the MIIC said.
CBE governor, communications minister discuss expanding banking services in villages
Amer witnesses signing cooperation protocol to train workers of banking sector in fields of information security, data analysis, financial technology, AI
Egypt ready for digital transformation: MCIT Minister
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) has a four-pronged action plan to implement Egypt’s 2030 strategy in order to achieve the country’s digital transformation, to accomplish further efficient management of the state’s resources, MCIT Minister, Amr Talaat, said. Talaat’s statement came during Egypt’s international technology innovation summit titled ‘Narrative Disruptors’ which was launched …
Narrative Disruptors 2019 to kick off mid-April under auspices of MCIT
Narrative Disruptors, Egypt’s first international tech innovation forum, will take place in Cairo in the middle of April under the auspices of Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat. The summit is organised by Egyptian CC Plus firm in cooperation with leading digital solutions provider VictoryLink. It is a side-forum of international public relations gathering Narrative …
ICT’s contribution to GDP to reach 5% in three years: MCIT
Egypt to launch e-platform to provide government services in Port Said on 30 June