Africazine:
Egypt is set to enhance its digital skills training to boost artificial intelligence development.
The government has partnered with Cisco to train 3,000 university faculty members and independent lecturers over three years. This initiative aims to strengthen Egypt’s digital skills base and increase AI’s contribution to 7.7% of GDP by 2030.
Egypt’s Ambitious Digital Skills Training Program
The training program will see Cisco educate 1,000 university faculty members and independent lecturers each year for three years. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance digital skills across Egypt’s education and training institutions.
Courses will cover essential areas such as data networks, cybersecurity, operating systems, and artificial intelligence. By increasing the number of qualified instructors, Egypt aims to ensure that students receive high-quality education in these critical fields.
Support for National AI Strategy
This training initiative aligns with Egypt’s national artificial intelligence strategy, launched in January 2025. The strategy emphasizes skills development as a priority area and aims to elevate AI’s contribution to the economy significantly.
In March 2026, the National AI Council adopted an implementation plan featuring 56 indicators and a governance framework. This structured approach is designed to facilitate the effective deployment of AI solutions across various sectors.
Next Steps in AI Development
- Cisco will implement the national AI strategy in collaboration with Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
- Focus will be on deploying AI solutions in priority public-sector areas.
- Improvements in operational efficiency, decision-making, and cybersecurity systems are targeted.
Egypt is taking significant steps to enhance its digital skills and AI capabilities.
