What is Egypt's AI readiness ranking in Africa?

Egypt ranks first in Africa for AI readiness, according to the Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index.

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Ai Everything MEA Egypt is scheduled to be held in Cairo from February 11 to 12, 2026.

What is the projected growth for Egypt's ICT market?

Fitch Solutions projects Egypt's ICT market to grow beyond $9 billion by 2030, driven by cloud, cybersecurity, and data services.

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Egypt's AI Ambition: From Aspiration to Infrastructure

7 Feb

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Summary

Egypt ranks first in Africa for AI readiness, driven by policy.
AI could add $1.5 trillion to African GDP by the decade's end.
Cairo is set to host Ai Everything MEA Egypt in February 2026.

Egypt's AI Ambition: From Aspiration to Infrastructure

Artificial Intelligence has transitioned from an aspiration to a foundational infrastructure within Egypt, influencing economic policy and public discourse. This shift is positioning Cairo as a key center for AI collaboration, investment, and innovation across Africa and the Middle East. The nation's commitment is further solidified by its Second National AI Strategy for 2025 to 2030, emphasizing AI as a sovereign capability.

Egypt's AI readiness is recognized globally, with the nation ranking first in Africa according to the Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index. This achievement is attributed to mature policies, skill development, and public sector adoption. Projections indicate the ICT market will surpass $9 billion by 2030, fueled by cloud, cybersecurity, and data services.