Talaat made his remarks during the "Shaping Egypt’s AI Horizon" event, which was organized by the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) in collaboration with 500 Global.
During the event, leaders discussed Egypt’s AI roadmap, startup funding, and the adoption of AI across key sectors.
Egypt is fast-tracking its AI ecosystem growth by strengthening ties between startups, investors, enterprises, and policymakers, focusing on talent, AI-driven industries, and investment.
Moreover, Talaat highlighted the National AI Strategy 2025-2030, which is built on six key pillars:
- Computing infrastructure to support AI model training,
- Data governance ensuring AI accessibility and responsible use,
- AI-powered systems for real-world applications,
- AI talent and capacity-building to meet market needs,
- Regulatory frameworks for AI ethics and policies,
- Ecosystem growth connecting startups, enterprises, and investors.
The minister also emphasized ongoing engagement with stakeholders across the ICT sector to address their needs and foster dialogue within Egypt’s AI ecosystem.
"We are committed to enhancing Egypt’s AI ecosystem by fostering collaboration, expanding our talent pool, and ensuring a regulatory framework that enables innovation," he stated.
Bridging gap between AI talent, market needs
Egypt is scaling AI talent development to fuel innovation and enterprise adoption. ITIDA CEO Ahmed Elzaher highlighted specialized training programmes in AI coding, MLOps, and responsible AI governance.
"At ITIDA, we aim to foster a thriving AI ecosystem by connecting stakeholders, equipping talent with cutting-edge skills, and supporting startups to scale their innovations," Elzaher noted.
AI startup investment, market expansion
Meanwhile, Hoda Baraka, advisor to the ICT minister for technological talents, emphasized the government's commitment to building AI capabilities and integrating solutions into key sectors.
“Since 2019, Egypt has focused on developing its AI ecosystem through capacity building and policy development. Our updated AI strategy prioritizes expanding applications and ensuring that solutions address national challenges in sectors like healthcare, finance, and agriculture,” she stated.
The event highlighted insights from 500 Global, which has invested in over 65 Egyptian startups. Amal Enan, a managing partner at 500 Global, stressed the potential of AI startups.
"By fostering collaboration between investors, startups, and government stakeholders, we can unlock new opportunities and scale AI-driven businesses," she said.
With plans to train 30,000 AI specialists and support 250 AI-driven companies, Egypt is positioning itself as a leading hub for AI innovation in the region.
The country’s strong talent pool, cost competitiveness, and government support make it a prime destination for enterprises looking to scale AI solutions and digital services.
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