Egypt, Huawei discuss expanding AI, digital healthcare collaboration
Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the discussions reviewed progress on existing joint projects focused on smart healthcare solutions and digital systems. The minister emphasized the importance of accelerating implementation to fully harness the potential of advanced technologies in improving healthcare quality and operational efficiency.
The two sides also discussed a proposal to launch specialized AI training programs in schools, in coordination with the Ministry of Education. The initiative would form part of the presidential human development strategy, 'A New Beginning to Build the Human,' which aims to equip young Egyptians with innovation skills aligned with global technological trends and Egypt's Vision 2030.
Abdel Ghaffar commended Huawei for organizing the recent North Africa Cloud Summit, which gathered over 600 participants—including 100 international attendees—highlighting its role in promoting knowledge exchange and technology transfer in the region.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Huawei delegation extended an official invitation to the minister to attend the Huawei Connect conference in China, scheduled for September 18–20, 2025. The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Egypt's digital transformation efforts and human capital development to achieve sustainable growth.
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