In a landmark meeting of the National Council for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI), Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi announced the formal adoption of Egypt’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for 2025–2030. The executive plan is supported by 56 performance indicators designed to track the integration of AI across various economic sectors, marking a significant step in the country’s journey toward becoming a global digital hub.
A major pillar of this new phase is the activation of an open data policy. The council has formed a dedicated committee to improve data accessibility, a move intended to provide startups and developers with the “raw material” needed to build innovative smart applications. Furthermore, Egypt is prioritizing digital safety; the NCAI approved a 2026 governance work plan that includes specific guidelines for the safe use of AI by children, ensuring the technology’s adoption is both responsible and secure.
On the international stage, Egypt is positioning itself as a regional leader through a capacity-building program launched in partnership with UNESCO, aimed at training government officials across Arab and African nations. Minister Hindi also confirmed that Egypt has requested observer status on the Steering Committee for New and Emerging Digital Technologies (CDNET), signaling the nation’s intent to play a more active role in shaping global technology standards and digital transformation dialogues.
Source: https://meatechwatch.com/2026/03/12/egypt-launches-2025-2030-ai-strategy-and-open-data-policy/
