Jakarta:Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed plans to enhance digital government services and upgrade telecommunications infrastructure in preparation for the Egypt Forum 2026.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting focused on the upcoming forum's Digital Egypt session, which will evaluate the progress in digital transformation and address remaining challenges. Scheduled for October 19 to 24 in the New Capital, the forum is organized under the direction of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

Prime Minister Madbouly emphasized the need for continued investment in telecommunications infrastructure and improved integration of government digital systems, especially with the increasing use of artificial intelligence. The government's goals include enhancing services for citizens and investors, safeguarding digital data, and ensuring online services are affordable and accessible.

Communications and Information Technology Minister Raafat Hindi and Justice Minister Mahmoud Helmy el Sherif were also present at the meeting, where they discussed the expansion of services on the Digital Egypt platform. Efforts to digitize civil registry and real estate registration services, streamline procedures, and reduce transaction times were reviewed.

The Digital Egypt session will further explore the role of digital transformation in economic support, such as the outsourcing industry's contributions to exports and job creation.