Latest in Tag: CIT Highlight
Latest in Tag: CIT

Ministers of Tourism, CIT discuss progress of digital transformation projects
Both ministries signed, last November, cooperation protocol to develop Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities’ technological infrastructure

ITIDA, AfCFTA discuss strengthening CIT cooperation
Amr Mahfouz, CEO of Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), has received Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.

CIT, Electricity Ministries agree to make electricity services available on digital platform
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker and Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat have signed a cooperation protocol to provide the former ministry’s services online.

Businesses pivot to grow revenues, overcome COVID-19 pandemic
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has confused the accounts and plans of many companies, due to the negative effects of the precautionary measures put in place to combat the pandemic, including social distancing.

ASRT, CIT launch second edition of Ibdaa incubator
The incubator, which has received EGP 2.5m in funding from ASRT, is one of the leading incubators specialised in technological innovation and digital transformation.

CIT, Agriculture Ministers discuss using AI technologies in developing Egypt’s agricultural sector
ElKosayer emphasised that the cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology includes the development of his ministry’s electronic portal. This reflects the efforts the Ministry of Agriculture is undertaking, as well as the activities and services it provides to citizens.

Egypt’s CIT, Higher Education Ministry to equip space information system centre
An agency online portal will also be made available and put into operation, to provide electronic services and external link lines to the agency. There will be cooperation agreements for training between the agency and institutions affiliated to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

CIT, FEI collaborate to support industrial sector through pandemic
New hotline launched to provide technical support, quick resolution to production problems

Japanese companies keen on investing in Egypt’s AI, CIT sectors: embassy
Cairo, Tokyo enjoy longstanding, diverse economic cooperation, says official document

CIT Minister attends conclusion of Hackathon for Persons with Disabilities
In his speech during the closing ceremony, Talaat said that the CIT will continue its efforts in supporting all initiatives aimed at making technology more accessible and assist children with special needs.

Khaled Bichara’s remarkable career to remain bright in CIT history
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) highlighted Bichara’s role in a book entitled “Shehada Leltareekh” (Testimony for History).

CIT to meet local technology service providers over sector’s developments
According to a press release issued Tuesday by the CIT, the meeting will be held on 27 November.

CIT discusses draft law to combat cybercrimes
The Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications (CIT) held a session to discuss the executive draft law to combat cybercrimes. The session was held in the presence of members of the data and information security workgroup at the chamber, and a group of software and smart applications developers, in addition to members of the board …

CIT chooses two digital game developers to join Ibdaa incubator
This year, the number of participants reached 560, with a total of 40 independent games. Only 14 games were selected to participate in the exhibition

New technological zones to be launched in Egypt soon: CIT minister
Egypt’s digital exports estimated to be worth over $3bn, plans in pipeline for further increases

CIT reviews Block Chain Apps in support of digital transformation
The Chamber of Information Technology & Communications (CIT) announced organising its first conference in 2018 on the future solutions and applications of block chains, to shed light on their importance to maximise the added value for member companies. The event is also scheduled to witness the announcement of CIT’s programme in cooperation with Information Technology …

CIT focuses on innovation in its future strategy
The chamber allocated 10% of its budget to working groups

CIT Ministry provides 100% subsidised training programmes as part of presidential e-learning initiative
Android app development, website creation, digital marketing, and information security are the main concerns of trainees

ITIDA launches programme for development of CIT sector SMEs
The programme provides new finance mechanisms in collaboration with the banking sector at interest rates of 5-7%

Al-Qadi heads to US to promote business in Egypt
The visit includes meetings with Oracle, Cisco, and IDC

CIT cooperates with Egyptian Countryside Company to maximise role of IT in agriculture
The Chamber of Information Technology and Communication (CIT) plans to hold a meeting with the Egyptian Countryside Development Company to discuss a joint cooperation with companies specialised in communication and information technology. This cooperation aims to develop the agricultural system and land reclamation projects, in line with the government’s objective that seeks promoting modern technological tools. According …

Number of CIT members grows by 23% in three years
We are training disabled employees to work in programming, design industry, says vice chairperson

Success of technological complexes depends on SMEs
This should a developmental project rather than one based on investment, says CIT chairman

Number of CIT members increases to 981 companies
The number of companies benefiting from the programme aimed at increasing local demand is 231, and 1,474 companies were able to attend bilateral meetings organised by the CIT with other sectors that specialise in the IT industry

Local companies to offer technological solutions, market products at Cairo ICT fair
Over 500 companies due to attend

President of Egypt’s technology chamber: EGP 80m owed to tech companies
Ten cases have been successfully solved, with four companies still with unresolved issues

IT specialists call on government to address ‘electronic waste management’
By Mohamed Fawzy Specialists have confirmed the current timing proposing a technical report on the Electronics Waste Management Administrationis appropriate, saying that the proposal should be included in a comprehensive plan addressing all issues related to electronics recycling. Sources estimated that 500 thousand computers and accessories including calculators, printers and scanners, need to be recycled …