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Egypt Today
28-02-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
UN praises Egypt's digital infrastructure for economic transformation
CAIRO – 28 February 2025: The United Nations Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology, Amandeep Singh Gill, has commended Egypt's existing infrastructure for digital transformation, highlighting the country's growing focus on digitization and economic modernization. His remarks come amid increasing interest in digital opportunities across the Arab world, including Egypt. Speaking to the Middle East News Agency in Amman on the sidelines of the Digital Cooperation and Development Forum, which concluded in Jordan under the theme 'Our Vision, Our World, Our Future,' Gill emphasized that leaders in the Arab world are now fully aware of the potential and advantages of digital transformation. Many nations, including Egypt, are investing in infrastructure to support their transition to a digital economy. Gill pointed out that Egypt has developed a robust digital infrastructure, allowing citizens greater connectivity to the digital economy. He noted that countries are now implementing the right policies and frameworks, enabling private sector investment in digital expansion. This, in turn, is fostering a more dynamic business environment, particularly for startups that rely on digital infrastructure for growth. Discussing international collaboration, the UN official stated that the United Nations has brought the global community together to drive digital transformation and implement the Digital Compact, which serves as the main platform for international cooperation in the sector. Gill stressed the need for global cooperation to harness the power of technology and its impact on youth employment. He underscored the importance of maximizing the benefits of digital advancements, as technology has no borders. This, he said, would lead to economic gains, particularly for young people seeking career opportunities and professional growth. Despite the positive outlook, Gill acknowledged challenges in securing resources and investments, particularly in artificial intelligence infrastructure and training. He noted that AI development requires substantial investments and that talent acquisition remains a significant challenge. However, he highlighted that the Arab world is rich in skilled professionals, citing the region's historical contributions to fields like algebra and mathematics as a testament to its potential. Regarding cooperation between the United Nations and the Arab League, Gill revealed that he held discussions with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit during the forum in Jordan. Their talks focused on increasing the Arab League's role in global digital governance and establishing future AI governance frameworks. They also discussed strategies to strengthen regional collaboration on digital transformation. Expressing optimism about digital connectivity and its role in regional trade expansion, Gill emphasized that enhancing digital infrastructure will significantly boost trade within the region. He highlighted ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation in East, South, and West Africa, and shared insights from his discussions with Rola Dashti, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). These talks explored ways to implement the Digital Compact across all UN member states in the region. The increasing investments in Egypt's digital transformation reflect a broader regional shift toward modernization. As global cooperation on digital policies strengthens, Egypt and other Arab nations are poised to capitalize on emerging technological opportunities, driving economic growth and innovation.
Egypt Today
25-02-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Cairo - Khartoum relations are historic and solid: Sudanese Min. of Communications
Egyptian and Sudanese flag pins - file CAIRO - 25 February 2025: Sudanese Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation Adel Hassan praised the Egyptian-Sudanese relations in all fields, stressing that both Egypt and Sudan "are one fabric and one people until now." Hassan said, in an interview with the Middle East News Agency (MENA) in Amman, on the sidelines of the second edition of the "Digital Cooperation and Development Forum", which is being held in Jordan under the slogan "Our Vision, Our World, Our Future", that the Sudanese consider Egypt their second country and vice versa, stressing that Egypt is always in the heart of Sudan, its leadership, government and people. He added that the relations between Cairo and Khartoum are historical, fraternal and strong throughout the ages and times, stressing that Egypt has been and continues to offer a lot to Sudan and its people, especially in times of crises it is going through. He pointed out that cooperation, coordination and exchange of expertise between the two countries have not been interrupted despite the circumstances that Sudan has been going through since the beginning of the war until now, considering that Egypt is always the incubator for the peoples of the region and the world in times of crises and conflicts. Regarding cooperation between the Ministries of Communications in Egypt and Sudan, Minister Adel Hassan noted that the Sudanese Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation is always looking forward to benefiting from Egyptian expertise in many fields, especially digital transformation, smart cities, and others, noting that Egypt has a unique experience in all sectors, especially the communications and information technology sector. He pointed out that Sudan is also looking forward to more cooperation and coordination between the Ministries of Communications in Egypt and Sudan in order to work on rebuilding the communications sector in Sudan after the end of the war, noting that Egypt has extensive experience in this sector and we are working to benefit from it. He further explained that the Sudanese government is also keen to have Egyptian expertise present in rehabilitating the infrastructure, whether in the communications sector or otherwise, following the destruction that occurred due to the war, noting that the Rapid Support Militia destroyed all infrastructure sectors in Sudanese cities. Regarding the current situation in Sudan, the Sudanese minister expressed his satisfaction with the successive victories achieved by the Sudanese army over the Rapid Support Militia and the restoration of most Sudanese cities, expecting that the Sudanese army and its people will soon succeed in declaring victory and restoring all lands and cities from the Rapid Support Militia gangs. He revealed that the Rapid Support Militia destroyed the infrastructure in the Sudanese cities from which they fled and which the Sudanese army entered, noting that the Sudanese government succeeded in recovering all the information stored in the Sudanese ministries and resuming their work remotely to provide services to citizens during the recent war. He gave the example of the Ministry of Communications, which has succeeded for long periods in recovering data and providing services to citizens without their services being affected by the ongoing war, as well as the Ministry of Interior and Finance and many Sudanese bodies and institutions that provide services to citizens, noting that all Sudanese banks are operating without interruption and have secured citizens' balances without being affected by any circumstances. Regarding the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, Dr. Badr Abdel Aati, and his Sudanese counterpart, Ali Youssef Al-Sharif, in Cairo, the Sudanese Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation said that the Sudanese-Egyptian meetings do not stop and there is continuous and diligent work and coordination at a high level between the two countries in various fields, noting that the meeting of the foreign ministers of the two countries comes within the framework of these ongoing meetings in order to continue the Egyptian-Sudanese coordination. He explained that this meeting is a fraternal meeting in the first place and aims to coordinate positions, especially with regard to the common crises between the two countries, most notably the areas of water cooperation and ways to enhance them in a way that serves the interests of the two brotherly peoples, and to enhance the concept of water security and joint work to preserve the full water rights of the two countries in accordance with the agreements concluded between them and the applicable rules of international law. The Sudanese minister stressed that Egypt has borne great and many burdens since the beginning of the war until now, noting that Egypt has not closed its doors and has hosted millions who have entered it and provided them with all forms of support and assistance. He added that the Sudanese currently in Egypt receive all the needs of treatment, education and others, as the Egyptian citizen receives without discrimination, noting that the Sudanese enjoy all forms of comfort and generosity, and the Egyptian people welcomed them and provided them with all forms of hospitality. Regarding the Sudanese participation in the Digital Cooperation and Development Forum in Jordan, the Sudanese Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, Adel Hassan, said that there is an important message that we are working to convey to everyone by participating in all Arab and international forums, which is that the Sudanese state is present and existing despite all the circumstances of the ongoing war, noting that Sudan has not failed to participate in any international and Arab events since the beginning of the war to confirm that Sudan is continuing.
Bahrain News Gazette
25-02-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Bahrain Engages in Digital Transformation at Jordan Forum
Amman: A Bahraini delegation participated in the second edition of the Digital Cooperation and Development Forum (DCDF2.0), organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and the League of Arab States (LAS). According to Bahrain News Agency, the forum focuses on enhancing digital transformation in the Arab region, supporting innovation, developing the digital economy, and strengthening public-private sector partnerships. It also addresses key challenges and opportunities related to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital governance. The two-day forum includes panel discussions and closed ministerial meetings to establish a joint roadmap for advancing digital cooperation among Arab countries. Discussions will center on implementing the Arab Digital Agenda (2023 – 2033) and leveraging technology and innovation to achieve sustainable development.
Egypt Today
25-02-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Relations between Cairo and Khartoum are historic and solid: Sudanese Min. of Communications
Egyptian and Sudanese flag pins - file CAIRO - 25 February 2025: Sudanese Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation Adel Hassan praised the Egyptian-Sudanese relations in all fields, stressing that both Egypt and Sudan "are one fabric and one people until now." Hassan said, in an interview with the Middle East News Agency (MENA) in Amman, on the sidelines of the second edition of the "Digital Cooperation and Development Forum", which is being held in Jordan under the slogan "Our Vision, Our World, Our Future", that the Sudanese consider Egypt their second country and vice versa, stressing that Egypt is always in the heart of Sudan, its leadership, government and people. He added that the relations between Cairo and Khartoum are historical, fraternal and strong throughout the ages and times, stressing that Egypt has been and continues to offer a lot to Sudan and its people, especially in times of crises it is going through. He pointed out that cooperation, coordination and exchange of expertise between the two countries have not been interrupted despite the circumstances that Sudan has been going through since the beginning of the war until now, considering that Egypt is always the incubator for the peoples of the region and the world in times of crises and conflicts. Regarding cooperation between the Ministries of Communications in Egypt and Sudan, Minister Adel Hassan noted that the Sudanese Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation is always looking forward to benefiting from Egyptian expertise in many fields, especially digital transformation, smart cities, and others, noting that Egypt has a unique experience in all sectors, especially the communications and information technology sector. He pointed out that Sudan is also looking forward to more cooperation and coordination between the Ministries of Communications in Egypt and Sudan in order to work on rebuilding the communications sector in Sudan after the end of the war, noting that Egypt has extensive experience in this sector and we are working to benefit from it. He further explained that the Sudanese government is also keen to have Egyptian expertise present in rehabilitating the infrastructure, whether in the communications sector or otherwise, following the destruction that occurred due to the war, noting that the Rapid Support Militia destroyed all infrastructure sectors in Sudanese cities. Regarding the current situation in Sudan, the Sudanese minister expressed his satisfaction with the successive victories achieved by the Sudanese army over the Rapid Support Militia and the restoration of most Sudanese cities, expecting that the Sudanese army and its people will soon succeed in declaring victory and restoring all lands and cities from the Rapid Support Militia gangs. He revealed that the Rapid Support Militia destroyed the infrastructure in the Sudanese cities from which they fled and which the Sudanese army entered, noting that the Sudanese government succeeded in recovering all the information stored in the Sudanese ministries and resuming their work remotely to provide services to citizens during the recent war. He gave the example of the Ministry of Communications, which has succeeded for long periods in recovering data and providing services to citizens without their services being affected by the ongoing war, as well as the Ministry of Interior and Finance and many Sudanese bodies and institutions that provide services to citizens, noting that all Sudanese banks are operating without interruption and have secured citizens' balances without being affected by any circumstances. Regarding the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, Dr. Badr Abdel Aati, and his Sudanese counterpart, Ali Youssef Al-Sharif, in Cairo, the Sudanese Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation said that the Sudanese-Egyptian meetings do not stop and there is continuous and diligent work and coordination at a high level between the two countries in various fields, noting that the meeting of the foreign ministers of the two countries comes within the framework of these ongoing meetings in order to continue the Egyptian-Sudanese coordination. He explained that this meeting is a fraternal meeting in the first place and aims to coordinate positions, especially with regard to the common crises between the two countries, most notably the areas of water cooperation and ways to enhance them in a way that serves the interests of the two brotherly peoples, and to enhance the concept of water security and joint work to preserve the full water rights of the two countries in accordance with the agreements concluded between them and the applicable rules of international law. The Sudanese minister stressed that Egypt has borne great and many burdens since the beginning of the war until now, noting that Egypt has not closed its doors and has hosted millions who have entered it and provided them with all forms of support and assistance. He added that the Sudanese currently in Egypt receive all the needs of treatment, education and others, as the Egyptian citizen receives without discrimination, noting that the Sudanese enjoy all forms of comfort and generosity, and the Egyptian people welcomed them and provided them with all forms of hospitality. Regarding the Sudanese participation in the Digital Cooperation and Development Forum in Jordan, the Sudanese Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, Adel Hassan, said that there is an important message that we are working to convey to everyone by participating in all Arab and international forums, which is that the Sudanese state is present and existing despite all the circumstances of the ongoing war, noting that Sudan has not failed to participate in any international and Arab events since the beginning of the war to confirm that Sudan is continuing.
Iraqi News
23-02-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Yasiri: Prime Minister formed specialized teams to evaluate the performance of ministries in the digital transformation process
Amman-INA Minister of Communications Hiyam Al-Yasiri confirmed today, Sunday, that the Iraqi ministries are racing against time to complete digital transformation operations and keep pace with developments in this field, noting that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani formed specialized teams to evaluate the performance of ministries in achieving this transformation. The minister told the Iraqi News Agency (INA), during her participation in the Digital Cooperation and Development Forum in the Jordanian capital, Amman: "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani led the Supreme Committee for Digital Transformation, developed important strategies, and established the National Center for Digital Transformation, and all ministries in Iraq are racing today to complete digital transformation operations." She pointed out that "the Prime Minister directed the formation of specialized teams to evaluate the performance of ministries and the level they have reached in digital transformation operations." She stated that "the aim of holding the Digital Cooperation Forum is to approve the Arab Digital Agenda that was discussed last year with the participation of a number of international organizations, such as the International Federation and the United Nations, in addition to the Arab League, and today the ministerial declaration on the Arab Digital Agenda was approved." Al-Yasiri continued that "the meeting also aims to review the prospects of rapid digital development and keep pace with it, as it has become a necessity for Arab countries in order to catch up with global development in this field." Al-Yasiri also pointed out that 'artificial intelligence is still a challenge facing all countries of the world, in order to preserve the ethics of artificial intelligence on the one hand, and benefit from innovation and great scientific progress in this field.'
