Cairo:Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli reviewed progress on the remaining phases of Knowledge City in the New Capital during a meeting held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The discussions centered on efforts to enhance the city's potential in developing the communications and information technology industry, building digital talent, and creating high-value job opportunities.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting included the participation of Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi and Khaled Abbas, Chairman and Managing Director of the Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD). Minister Hindi highlighted that Knowledge City is a flagship project of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, aimed at creating an integrated information community with advanced infrastructure and laboratories.
During the meeting, it was noted that Knowledge City hosts local and international companies, fostering integration between academic and research institutions and businesses. This environment is designed to attract investment and support the growth of the IT industry. The ministry is focused on maximizing Knowledge City's assets by expanding partnerships with technology companies and developing digital skills for future job preparation.
The first phase of Knowledge City features the Imhotep Centre for Creativity and Development, which hosts companies specializing in electronic circuit design and automotive embedded systems. It includes laboratories for the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, and electronic circuit design and manufacturing. The phase also encompasses branches of the Information Technology Institute and the National Telecommunications Institute, offering training programs in various IT fields.
Additionally, Knowledge City houses the National Academy of Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities, which focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship in assistive technologies. This academy empowers persons with disabilities through capacity-building programs, enhancing their independence and employment opportunities.
Furthermore, Egypt University of Informatics is located within Knowledge City, established to prepare digital talent. The university offers dual-degree opportunities in partnership with international universities and recently graduated its second cohort from several faculties, including Computing and Information Sciences, Business Technology, Digital Arts and Design, and its first cohort from the Faculty of Engineering.