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Communications Minister meets Digital Committee Cairo
The article discusses the efforts of the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in promoting digital transformation and localizing technology. This is achieved through developing digital infrastructure and expanding digital government services via the Egypt Digital platform, which currently offers 242 services with a goal of surpassing 270 by the end of 2026. The ministry also focuses on supporting the outsourcing industry and exporting digital services, with exports reaching $5.2 billion in 2025 and aiming to increase to $8 billion by 2028. Additionally, there is emphasis on boosting mobile phone production from 3 million units in 2024 to 15 million units by 2026, with the local content percentage raised to 45%. The development efforts also include supporting research in artificial intelligence, expanding fiber-optic networks, enhancing cybersecurity, and implementing training and qualification programs for digital talents. There are ongoing initiatives to update the legislative framework and strengthen international cooperation. The communications and technology sector experienced a growth rate of 20.3% in the third quarter of 2025, with the sector targeted to constitute 8% of the gross domestic product by 2030.
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