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The agreements aim to provide technical training content, exam vouchers, field placements, and project-based learning to prepare participants for jobs in the technology sector.
The partnerships fall under the “Digilians” initiative, a government-funded programme targeting skills development in areas including software development, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, networks, digital infrastructure, embedded systems, and digital arts.
The initiative is jointly implemented by the communications ministry and the Egyptian Military Academy, in cooperation with technology companies, training providers, and international universities. It combines academic instruction with practical training, soft skills development, language training, and on-the-job experience.
Digilians offers multiple tracks, including a four-month diploma, a nine-month specialised diploma, a one-year professional master’s programme, and a two-year master of science degree.
Communications Ministry official Raafat Hindy signed the agreements on behalf of the government with representatives of participating firms, which include global technology companies such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, Huawei, Dell subsidiary EMC Egypt, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Cloudflare, and Vodafone Egypt, as well as a range of local digital services and fintech companies.
The programme targets 5,000 students annually from across Egypt’s governorates. According to the ministry, the initiative is expected to cost around EGP 3 billion for accommodation and learning facilities, in addition to roughly EGP 1 billion per year for training programmes.
The government has framed the initiative as part of broader efforts to expand Egypt’s digital workforce and support the country’s long-term digital transformation agenda.
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