Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Egyptian Military Academy, has signed Memoranda of Understanding with 30 local and international ICT companies to implement the presidential “Digilians” initiative. The signing ceremony, attended by ICT Minister Amr Talaat and Director of the Egyptian Military Academy Ashraf Salem Zaher, reflects the country’s commitment to building a future-ready digital workforce.
Digilians is a fully funded national scholarship programme designed to train young Egyptians across all governorates in Information and Communication Technologies. Delivered in partnership with leading technology firms, educational institutions, and international universities, the programme offers multiple academic tracks in software development, artificial intelligence, data science, networks, infrastructure, cybersecurity, embedded systems, electronic systems, and digital arts.
Participants can choose from a four-month Intensive Diploma, a nine-month Specialised Diploma, a 12-month Professional Master’s, or a 24-month Master of Science pathway, enabling learners to progress based on ambition and capability.
The MoUs were signed by Vice ICT Minister for Infrastructure and Digital Transformation Raafat Hindy alongside representatives from the 30 partner organisations, including EMC Egypt (Dell), Fortinet, Google, Huawei Egypt, IBM Egypt, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Vodafone Egypt, Brightskies, and Cloudflare. These companies will provide training content, certification vouchers, project supervision, technical mentoring, and field placements. They will also host workshops, mentor hackathons, participate in job fairs, and connect graduates to employment opportunities across their networks.
Minister Talaat conveyed a message from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, underscoring that Digilians aims to create a new generation of highly skilled ICT professionals capable of driving innovation and strengthening Egypt’s global standing in technology. He stressed that the programme goes beyond technical training, equipping participants with soft skills, language proficiency, and real-world workplace exposure to compete in an increasingly digital global economy.
Director Zaher affirmed the Egyptian Military Academy’s commitment to providing the resources required to deliver Digilians and similar programmes, in line with presidential directives.
The initiative aligns with Egypt’s Digital Egypt strategy, combining academic rigor with industry immersion to build a competitive and sustainable digital workforce. By empowering youth with advanced skills and practical experience, Digilians is positioned to accelerate national digital transformation and support the growth of Egypt’s ICT sector.
