Microsoft Signs Deal to Train 100,000 Egyptians in AI
The agreement aims to upskill Egyptians in artificial intelligence and digital innovation.
Apr 22, 2025
Egypt's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a new agreement with Microsoft to train 100,000 Egyptians in artificial intelligence, as part of a broader push to build the country's AI talent pipeline and support digital transformation.
The initiative was announced by Minister Amr Talaat and Microsoft's Public Sector General Manager Mirna Arif during a strategic meeting in Cairo, where both parties confirmed their shared commitment to boosting AI skills across sectors. The partnership is a key part of Egypt's National AI Strategy, launched in 2019, which focuses on AI education, research, and applications in both government and industry.
Training programmes under this agreement will span technical, applied, and business-focused AI disciplines. The goal is to equip youth, professionals, and public sector employees with the tools needed to innovate and remain competitive in an increasingly AI-driven global economy. Microsoft will also support AI awareness campaigns and create specialised content tailored to local development needs.
This collaboration follows Egypt's growing momentum in tech-focused public-private partnerships. Recent government initiatives include AI integration across healthcare, education, and agriculture, and the launch of the Applied Innovation Center in partnership with global tech firms.
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