Cairo: Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry and Microsoft Egypt, aimed at advancing Egypt’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025-2030. The agreement focuses on building AI capabilities among youth and government employees, while promoting the responsible and sustainable use of AI technologies.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the MoU was signed by Raafat Hindi, Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Digital Transformation, and Mirna Arif, General Manager of Microsoft Egypt, in the presence of senior officials from both sides. It marks a new phase in the ongoing partnership between the Ministry and Microsoft to develop AI applications across Egypt.

Talaat emphasized that the MoU builds on a longstanding and productive relationship with Microsoft, and supports Egypt’s national vision to accelerate AI adoption across sectors as a catalyst for socioeconomic growth and a knowledge-driven digital economy.

He noted that the agreement aligns with several core pillars of the second edition of the National AI Strategy, which aspires to establish a robust AI industry in Egypt. These pillars include strong data governance, advanced infrastructure, a supportive legal framework, and-most critically-human capital development to sustain long-term innovation and competitiveness.