By TradingView
Publication Date: 2026-09-22 09:02:00
By Staff Writer
Arab Finance: Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and US-based technology giant NVIDIA have explored cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), computing, skills development, research and development (R&D), and support for startups and entrepreneurs, as per a statement.
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindy met with Paolo Guglielmini, NVIDIA’s vice president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), to discuss the proposed cooperation, which could be formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
The talks covered the development of Egypt’s local computing and AI capabilities to meet the needs of developers, researchers, and institutions. The two sides also examined opportunities to provide specialized technical and training content through programs focused on AI, deep learning, and train-the-trainer initiatives.
Hindy reviewed the information and communications technology (ICT) sector’s role in supporting economic growth and outlined Egypt’s approach to deploying AI technologies across government operations, workforce development, and public-interest applications. He also highlighted efforts to develop Egyptian talent and equip professionals with advanced technical skills.
Egypt has worked to establish a national AI ecosystem since 2019, including creating the National Council for Artificial Intelligence, launching the National AI Strategy, establishing the Applied…
