Telecommunications, IT and artificial intelligence received broad attention at Egypt Forum 2026, and the discussion shifted from “automating services” to treating technology as the engine of economic growth, higher service exports and future-proof jobs.
5Billion-dollar companies targeted within 5 yearsAnnounced target
200KOutsourcing jobs by 2030Announced target
250 → 500Services on the Digital Egypt platform before end-2026Announced target
50 → 100 GBBasic fixed-line internet package allowanceAnnounced target
011. The “Billion-Dollar Companies” Initiative and Venture Capital
- An initiative to enable at least 5 national billion-dollar companies within five years in fintech, software and artificial intelligence.
- A financing mechanism and a national fund to support Egyptian startups' expansion into foreign markets are under study.
022. Digital Employment and the Outsourcing Industry
- A target of 200,000 jobs in outsourcing and IT and software services exports by 2030.
- The “State of Innovation” initiative, worth about EGP 500 million, to connect university students and researchers with the business sector and turn prototypes into products.
033. AI and Sovereign Computing
- Accelerating the development of Arabic AI models suited to the Egyptian context, with a research role for Egypt University of Informatics in Knowledge City.
- Recommendations for responsible use: standards for accuracy and bias, personal data protection, and human oversight of sensitive government decisions.
- Expanding data centers and high-performance computing to make Egypt a digital corridor between East and West.
044. Digitizing Government Services
- Doubling “Digital Egypt” services from 250 to 500 before the end of 2026.
- A unified platform for business entities by the end of 2027, covering a company's life cycle from incorporation to licensing.
- Doubling basic fixed-line internet package allowances from 50 to 100 GB to support remote learning and freelancing.
055. Protecting Young People and the Cyber Environment
Regulatory frameworks were proposed for children's use of social media, combating cybercrime and the risks of digital addiction.
06What Does This Mean for Your Company?
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