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Daily News Egypt
28-06-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt deepens global transport, industrial partnerships through strategic engagement at Connectivity Forum
During his visit to Türkiye to participate in the Global Transport Connectivity Forum 2025, Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, spearheaded a comprehensive diplomatic and investment outreach aimed at reinforcing Egypt's global role in transport and industrial integration. Al-Wazir's mission included a series of high-level meetings with international industry leaders, starting with Ugur Dalbeler, Vice President of the World Steel Association and Deputy Head of Türkiye's Steel Producers Association. The two sides discussed expanding collaboration in the iron and steel sector, a strategic industrial priority for Egypt. Al-Wazir underlined Egypt's determination to localise heavy industries, enhance domestic manufacturing, and grow exports through the adoption of advanced global technologies and mutually beneficial partnerships. At a roundtable hosted by the Turkish Independent Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (MÜSİAD), the minister addressed leading Turkish investors across sectors such as textiles, chemicals, food processing, logistics, and energy. He presented Egypt's competitive edge, including its young and cost-efficient labour force, prime geographic location linking Africa, Asia, and Europe, and preferential access to international markets through over a dozen free trade agreements. These advantages, he said, establish Egypt as a prime hub for manufacturing, exports, and global trade. Al-Wazir also took part in the forum's high-level ministerial session, 'The Future of Connectivity in a Fragmented World,' alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and representatives from the United Nations. In his remarks, he spotlighted Egypt's investment in multimodal transport corridors that integrate regional production zones with international trade routes. He stressed the central role of the Suez Canal—through which over 100 vessels transit daily—and detailed ongoing upgrades to Egypt's seaports, logistics centres, and high-speed rail lines as part of a broader vision to reinforce the country's logistical connectivity. Further advancing regional cooperation, Al-Wazir met with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Grozdan Karadjov to accelerate bilateral agreements in maritime and logistics. Key among these was a planned memorandum of understanding between Alexandria Port and Bulgaria's Port of Burgas. The talks also explored joint industrial ventures focused on technology transfer and coordinated exports to African markets. Al-Wazir stressed that Egypt is transitioning from a traditional transit corridor to a fully integrated hub for transport and production. He presented Egypt as a stable and strategic partner within global supply chains, contributing actively to initiatives such as China's Belt and Road Initiative, the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), and the emerging Development Road linking Iraq, the Gulf, and Europe. Concluding his visit, Al-Wazir reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to strengthening regional and global economic integration. He extended an open invitation to international partners—particularly from Türkiye and Bulgaria—to invest in Egypt's transport infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. Emphasising the importance of shared infrastructure, technology-driven planning, and resilient logistics networks, he reiterated Egypt's readiness to support investors committed to engaging with its real economy and contributing to a redefined regional trade landscape.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
AI lacks nuanced judgment, humans still irreplaceable: Experts
CYBERJAYA: Artificial Intelligence (AI) lacks critical thinking and nuanced judgment, thus making humans irreplaceable in the workforce, according to industry experts. BlackBerry Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence technical training senior manager Jaclyn Sim explained that while AI is capable of taking over repetitive tasks, it lacks the creative and analytical abilities that are unique to humans. 'Think of AI as just another human that can work 24/7. However, what we want AI to help us with are repetitive tasks, the things we do every day that are the same. We as humans want to do something more creative, more analytical. 'Human judgment remains crucial, particularly in areas where AI-generated content could be inappropriate or misleading ... human oversight is still very much needed as this is what humans do best,' she said as a panellist on a forum titled 'The Future of Connectivity: Advancing Digital Inclusion Through Transformative Technologies' here on Saturday. The forum was organised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in conjunction with World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025. Sim also noted that the proliferation of AI technologies introduces new risks, thereby increasing the demand for cybersecurity professionals. 'When it comes to AI, everyone connects to every information, be it good or bad. That is why cybersecurity is now more important than ever to ensure the information is not polluted or something others shouldn't see,' she said. MCMC deputy managing director Datuk Zurkarnain Mohd Yasin, another panellist at the forum, echoed Sim's views, saying that AI should be seen as a facilitator rather than a replacement. 'AI is just a product. It efficiently assembles information. But AI cannot innovate, only humans can. This is why we need more innovators in cybersecurity because threat actors are constantly evolving,' he said. Zurkarnain stressed that while AI can assist in predictive analysis, human intelligence is still needed to guide and prompt AI systems effectively. 'AI needs to be prompted. So that innovation, that critical thinking, is still human. What we need now are new skill sets and high-level thinking,' he said. Highlighting a recent incident involving an AI-generated version of the Jalur Gemilang, Zurkarnain underscored the importance of human oversight in ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of AI outputs. 'It's not only about cybersecurity but also about verifying the output that AI delivers. You still need humans to check whether it is correct,' he said. Both Sim and Zurkarnain expressed a similar view that rather than posing a threat to employment, AI presents an opportunity for the Malaysian workforce to upskill and adapt to the changing technological landscape. – Bernama
Barnama
17-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
AI Lacks Nuanced Judgment, Human Jobs Still Irreplaceable
CYBERJAYA, May 17 (Bernama) -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) lacks critical thinking and nuanced judgment, thus making humans irreplaceable in the workforce, according to industry experts. BlackBerry CCoE Cybersecurity Technical Training senior manager Jaclyn Sim explained that while AI is capable of taking over repetitive tasks, it lacks the creative and analytical abilities that are unique to humans. 'Think of AI as just another human that can work 24/7. However, what we want AI to help us with are repetitive tasks, the things we do every day that are the same. We as humans want to do something more creative, more analytical. "Human judgment remains crucial, particularly in areas where AI-generated content could be inappropriate or misleading ... human oversight is still very much needed as this is what humans do best,' she said as a panellist on a forum titled 'The Future of Connectivity: Advancing Digital Inclusion Through Transformative Technologies' here today. The forum was organised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in conjunction with World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025. Sim also noted that the proliferation of AI technologies introduces new risks, thereby increasing the demand for cybersecurity professionals. 'When it comes to AI, everyone connects to every information, be it good or bad. That is why cybersecurity is now more important than ever to ensure the information is not polluted or something others shouldn't see,' she said. Meanwhile, MCMC deputy managing director Datuk Zurkarnain Mohd Yasin, another panellist at the forum, echoed Sim's views, saying that AI should be seen as a facilitator rather than a replacement. 'AI is just a product. It efficiently assembles information. But AI cannot innovate, only humans can. This is why we need more innovators in cybersecurity because threat actors are constantly evolving,' he said.
Borneo Post
17-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Experts: AI lacks nuanced judgment, human jobs still irreplaceable
The proliferation of AI technologies introduces new risks, thereby increasing the demand for cybersecurity professionals. – AFP file photo CYBERJAYA (May 17): Artificial Intelligence (AI) lacks critical thinking and nuanced judgment, thus making humans irreplaceable in the workforce, according to industry experts. BlackBerry CCoE Cybersecurity Technical Training senior manager Jaclyn Sim explained that while AI is capable of taking over repetitive tasks, it lacks the creative and analytical abilities that are unique to humans. 'Think of AI as just another human that can work 24/7. However, what we want AI to help us with are repetitive tasks, the things we do every day that are the same. We as humans want to do something more creative, more analytical. 'Human judgment remains crucial, particularly in areas where AI-generated content could be inappropriate or misleading … human oversight is still very much needed as this is what humans do best,' she said as a panellist on a forum titled 'The Future of Connectivity: Advancing Digital Inclusion Through Transformative Technologies' here today. The forum was organised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in conjunction with World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025. Sim also noted that the proliferation of AI technologies introduces new risks, thereby increasing the demand for cybersecurity professionals. 'When it comes to AI, everyone connects to every information, be it good or bad. That is why cybersecurity is now more important than ever to ensure the information is not polluted or something others shouldn't see,' she said. Meanwhile, MCMC deputy managing director Datuk Zurkarnain Mohd Yasin, another panellist at the forum, echoed Sim's views, saying that AI should be seen as a facilitator rather than a replacement. 'AI is just a product. It efficiently assembles information. But AI cannot innovate, only humans can. This is why we need more innovators in cybersecurity because threat actors are constantly evolving,' he said. Zurkarnain stressed that while AI can assist in predictive analysis, human intelligence is still needed to guide and prompt AI systems effectively. 'AI needs to be prompted. So that innovation, that critical thinking, is still human. What we need now are new skill sets and high-level thinking,' he said. Highlighting a recent incident involving an AI-generated version of the Jalur Gemilang, Zurkarnain underscored the importance of human oversight in ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of AI outputs. 'It's not only about cybersecurity but also about verifying the output that AI delivers. You still need humans to check whether it is correct,' he said. Both Sim and Zurkarnain also expressed a similar view that rather than posing a threat to employment, AI presents an opportunity for the Malaysian workforce to upskill and adapt to the changing technological landscape. – Bernama artificial intelligence cybersecurity lead workforce
