Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli on Monday followed up the presidential initiative ‘Digilians’, being carried out by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in co-operation with the Egyptian Military Academy.
Durign a meeting with Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Rafaat Hindi, Madbouli highlight the initiative’s role to train youth on communications, IT and software.
It is a pillar of Egypt’s transformation and a driver for increasing digital exports, the premier said.
He also asserted the importance of transparency and fairness in selecting the participants, referring to directives by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, aiming to ensure credibility and align graduates with the needs of the labour market.
For his part, Hindi said that the initiative aims to provide young people with skills for digital economy through academic and professional programmes, including master’s degrees, specialised diplomas and intensive training adapted the local global markets.
About 40,000 applicants registered for the first intake, with 1,674 accepted after passing tests, including 58 per cent females and 42 per cent males. Registration for the second intake opened on April 11 to expand participation, the minister said.
Specialised labs have been set up to support practical training, while partnerships with major global technology firms provide internationally recognised certifications and link trainees to jobs. So far, agreements have been signed with 31 companies, he added.
Hindi highlighted support for entrepreneurship through Digital Innovation Centres across governorates, helping graduates develop startups, secure funding, and contribute to government digital projects.
An online platform is being developed to track graduates’ career paths, alongside regular progress reports on the initiative.
