Egypt and Microsoft Partner to Boost AI Capabilities
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. The agreement aims to advance Egypt’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025–2030 by building AI capabilities among youth and government employees while promoting the responsible use of AI technologies.
The MoU was signed by Raafat Hindi, Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Digital Transformation, and Mirna Arif, General Manager of Microsoft Egypt. It marks a new phase in the ongoing partnership between the Ministry and Microsoft to develop AI applications across Egypt. Talaat emphasized that the agreement builds on a longstanding relationship with Microsoft and supports Egypt’s national vision to accelerate AI adoption as a catalyst for socioeconomic growth.
Under the agreement, the Ministry and Microsoft will jointly train and qualify 100,000 individuals, including young professionals and IT staff across government ministries. The training program includes tailored learning paths and hands-on experience with content developed by Microsoft. The partnership also provides technical consultations to help government bodies identify and implement AI-powered solutions.
The MoU promotes responsible AI use with a strong emphasis on sharing global expertise in AI governance. It also includes launching a multi-stakeholder dialogue to explore regulatory frameworks for AI and promote international knowledge exchange on emerging standards.
Samer Abu Latif, President of Microsoft for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, affirmed the company’s dedication to supporting digital transformation through innovative technologies. Hoda Baraka, Advisor to the Minister for Technological Skill Development, described the MoU as a key step toward cultivating future-ready talent.
The partnership reflects Egypt’s commitment to collaborating with global technology leaders to drive digital transformation while upholding ethical and responsible tech use. It aims to build skills aligned with global innovation trends and empower a generation capable of applying AI to real-world challenges.
