Egypt is stepping up its efforts to close the digital divide by providing technology-driven services and high-level skills training to underserved areas as part of a broad national reform program.
Raafat Hendy, the minister of communications and information technology, recently visited the Beni Suef Governorate and highlighted the government's initiatives.
According to the ICT ministry, the visit included the signing of various memoranda of understanding aimed at accelerating digital capacity building and democratising access to technology across the region.
These new agreements, inked between government bodies and private industry leaders, aim to forge a more robust ecosystem for innovation and technology deployment.
Speaking from the governorate, Hendy emphasised that decentralising digital capabilities is fundamental to the country's inclusive growth strategy.
He singled out Beni Suef as a cornerstone of Egypt’s electronics industry, citing the Samsung manufacturing plant as a blueprint for success where a local workforce is already meeting domestic demand and driving exports.
“Our priority is ensuring that digital transformation reaches every citizen, regardless of their geography. By sustaining investment in infrastructure and innovation ecosystems, we are positioning Beni Suef as a vital hub in our burgeoning digital economy.”
The initiative is already yielding results on the ground. In Beni Suef, three e-learning centres have received official accreditation, supported by a newly trained cohort of instructors and administrators to ensure long-term programme viability.
Beyond education, the digital surge is transforming regional healthcare.
Telemedicine services introduced at Beni Suef University Hospital have already facilitated the diagnosis and treatment of more than 2,200 cases, proving the potential of technology to expand healthcare access in underserved communities.
The tour also included an inspection of the Creativa Innovation Hub at the New Beni Suef Technology Park, alongside reviews of local postal and ICT projects.
These efforts reflect a broader strategy to stimulate grassroots entrepreneurship and support local start-ups.
Officials highlighted that the plan is also narrowing the gender gap in tech, with women entrepreneurs using digital marketing to scale their businesses, while local youths secure programming roles in international markets.
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