Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met on Sunday with Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat to assess the progress of key projects led by the ministry.
During the meeting, Talaat provided an update on Egypt’s digital transformation initiatives, focusing on the expansion of government service digitization through the Digital Egypt platform. He outlined upcoming services set to be launched and their implementation timeline, aligning with the state’s goal of fully transitioning to digital service delivery.
The minister also highlighted the ministry’s role in automating company registration and licensing processes, as well as ongoing coordination efforts for the rollout of a unified card for government services and digital transactions. Additionally, he emphasized training programs aimed at enhancing the digital and technical skills of service providers.
Talaat briefed the Prime Minister on his participation in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, one of the world’s premier telecommunications and ICT industry events. On the sidelines of the congress, he attended a ceremony hosted by Ookla, a global leader in internet speed analysis, where Egypt was recognized as having the fastest fixed internet in Africa in 2024—a testament to the country’s ongoing efforts to develop its digital infrastructure.
He also engaged in discussions with executives from major global technology firms to attract investment in outsourcing, artificial intelligence, digital capacity-building, and startup support. Additionally, he held meetings with government officials from various countries to explore opportunities for international cooperation in the ICT sector.
