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President El-Sisi Meets Minister of Communications and Information Technology (CIT), Director of Egyptian Military Academy
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Minister of Communications and Information Technology Dr. Amr Talaat and Director of the Egyptian Military Academy Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi followed up on the latest pertinent to the 'Digilians" initiative, mainly the executive procedures for joining, as the initiative is set to be operative by September 2025. The procedures reviewed included the establishment of a registration platform, the completion of the technological and engineering preparations, and the necessary infrastructure to implement the initiative on time. The Minister of Communications and Information Technology explained that the initiative is open to all young men and women, from different academic and professional disciplines, and from all governorates. The selection process will be conducted objectively. He also noted that the study will include multiple programs, including an intensive diploma, a specialized diploma, a professional master's degree, and an academic master's degree, all of which will be offered completely free of charge, including accommodation, living expenses, and training. The curriculum will include a comprehensive set of technical, personal, linguistic, life and leadership skills, in addition to freelancing skills. President El-Sisi also reviewed the initiative's tracks, including the development of students' technical skills. Agreements are being concluded with international and local companies operating in Egypt to receive trainees in the initiative after completing the duration of theoretical study to acquire technical skills. This is while focusing on supporting them in presenting an idea for a profitable technology-based project, and participating in Egypt's digital projects. Furthermore, all trainees will be assisted in creating an account on freelancing platforms and securing practical projects. President El-Sisi stressed the need to complete all the executive procedures related to implementing the initiative on time, while considering ways to expand the base of beneficiaries of the initiative to achieve a significant leap in the number and quality of trained personnel in the field of communications and information technology. President El-Sisi also gave directives to cooperate with specialized entities in various technological sciences, both locally and internationally, to develop the linguistic, life, and leadership skills of Egyptian youth, in light of the state's strategy to build digital capabilities and technology-specialized cadres. The President also emphasized the importance of continuing to implement digital transformation plans and further develop the state's technological infrastructure. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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07-03-2025
- Politics
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President Sisi Inspects Egyptian Military Academy
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi conducted Friday an inspection visit to the Egyptian Military Academy, in the presence of Lieutenant General Ashraf Zaher, President of the Military Academy. The official spokesman for the Presidency stated that the President inspected the alignment of the students of the Academy, and their training and educational activities. His Excellency also performed Friday prayers with the students, congratulating them on the holy month of Ramadan. Mohamed Al-Shanawi, the official spokesman, added that the President was keen to listen to the students to check on the progress of the training process during the holy month of Ramadan. He also discussed with them the regional and international developments and the conclusion of the extraordinary Arab summit hosted by Cairo recently, reviewing the efforts made by Egypt to restore calm and stability in the region, especially in the Gaza Strip and the Arab plan for the reconstruction of the Strip, stressing that peace is the option of Egypt and the Arab countries. In the same context, the President thanked the Egyptian people for their unity and strong alignment behind the political leadership, especially during the current exceptional circumstances and regional challenges, which reflects the strength, unity and firmness of the Egyptian internal front and the extent of the responsibility of the authentic Egyptian people and their good appreciation for things, stressing the pivotal role played by the Egyptian armed forces in protecting the homeland. The official spokesman explained that the President was briefed on the ongoing activities at the Academy, as his Excellency praised the students' discipline, diligence and keenness to develop their skills, and to do their best within the framework of the educational system at the Academy, praising the high level enjoyed by students of high physical fitness and self-confidence.
